Google Technical Writer salary
Based on 16 H-1B filings by Google, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Technical Writer Technical
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $125,000 |
| 25th | $127,000 |
| 50th (median) | $149,500 |
| 75th | $170,000 |
| 90th | $196,000 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 11). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 4 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 6 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a technical writer make at Google?
In H-1B filings, Google's median base salary for Technical Writer is $149,500; half of filings fall between $127,000 and $170,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Google sponsor H-1B visas for technical writers?
Yes. Google filed 16 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 27-3042 (Technical Writers), so this page covers every job title Google filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology