Meta employees working as Software Engineer V in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer V professionals at Meta worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer V ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,818 per year (estimate) and goes up to $473,874 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer V at Meta is $204,137 per year or $98 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $295,969 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $170,454 (25th percentile) and $248,879 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 246 salaries submitted by Meta Software Engineer V professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Engineer V professionals typically earn between $82 and $120 per hour.
Software Engineer V professionals typically earn between $14,204 and $20,740 monthly.