Google employees working as a Software Development Engineer in United Kingdom have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 17% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £50,423 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,508 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Google is £61,456 per year or £30 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £127,699 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £45,167 (25th percentile) and £87,666 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 35 salaries submitted by Google Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.