Meta employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Meta worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,402 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,004 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Meta is $167,413 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $243,030 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,559 (25th percentile) and $204,231 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 48 salaries submitted by Meta Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $67 and $98 per hour.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,630 and $17,019 monthly.
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