Salary Range and Compensation for Senior Software Engineers at Facebook (now Meta)

As of my last update in August 2023, the salary for a senior software engineer at Facebook, now a part of Meta Platforms Inc., typically ranges from approximately 120,000 to 200,000 per year, depending on factors such as location, experience, and negotiation skills. In addition to the base salary, total compensation often includes bonuses, stock options, and other benefits, which can significantly increase overall earnings. In some cases, total compensation packages can even exceed 300,000 annually.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's advisable to check job postings, salary comparison websites, or reports from current employees.

Typical Salary Ranges

Here are the typical salary ranges for senior software engineers at Facebook (now Meta):

Software Engineer Level III (E5)

Base Salary: 375,000 - 574,000 per year

Software Engineer Level IV (E6)

Base Salary: 464,000 - 698,000 per year

Software Engineer Level V (E7)

Base Salary: Around 171,011 per year

Software Engineer (E9)

Base Salary: 3,250,000 per year

These figures are estimates and may have changed. Other factors like location, experience, and skills can also impact salary.

Income Per Year

According to a fairly reliable source, the average senior software engineer at Meta makes approximately the following:

Salary per year: 218,863Stock per year: 207,773Cash bonus per year: 26,906

Totalling roughly 450,000 per year.

Total Compensation Range

The estimated total pay range for a Senior Software Engineer at Meta is:

￡125,000–￡229,000 per year, which includes base salary and additional pay.

Engineering Levels at Facebook/Meta

Facebook has several engineering levels ranging from E3 to E9. A senior software engineer at Facebook working as an E5 typically makes around 367,000 in total compensation. The breakdown by base, stock, and bonus for that figure is shown below and is available for individual data points at:

Glassdoor

The company pays the same rate across all of their US locations, including Bay Area, Seattle, Austin, New York, and others. This information is useful when negotiating a salary.

For more information about other levels and companies, you can view the main page here. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions about compensation.