Meta employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 41 ratings. This is 10% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals at Meta worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer (SDE) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $149,967 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,246 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) at Meta is $170,120 per year or $82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $246,342 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $141,943 (25th percentile) and $207,238 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 119 salaries submitted by Meta Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals typically earn between $68 and $100 per hour.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals typically earn between $11,829 and $17,270 monthly.
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