Google employees working as Backend Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 20 ratings. This is 4% lower than the average of Backend Engineer professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Backend Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at €0 per year (estimate) and goes up to €0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Backend Engineer at Google is €176,772 per year or €85 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly €291,793 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between €137,185 (25th percentile) and €231,325 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Google Backend Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.