Facebook Software Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Facebook Software Engineer make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Facebook Software Engineer in the United States is $133,561 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, a Facebook Software Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,493
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,849 to $137,713
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $115,007

Key Factors That Influence Facebook Software Engineer Salaries

A Facebook Software Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Facebook Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Facebook Software Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $126,377
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $127,279
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,085
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,432
  • Expert (over 8 years): $133,388
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Facebook Software Engineer less than 1 year $126,377
Early Career Level Facebook Software Engineer 1-2 years $127,279
Mid-Level Level Facebook Software Engineer 2-4 years $129,085
Senior-Level Level Facebook Software Engineer 5-8 years $131,432
Expert Level Facebook Software Engineer over 8 years $133,388

Top Paying Cities for Facebook Software Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $168,460
  • San Francisco: $166,616
  • Oakland: $163,105

How Education impacts a Facebook Software Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Facebook Software Engineer professionals enter the field with a Bachelor's degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Facebook Software Engineer with a Bachelor's is between $109,982 and $115,762.

Facebook Software Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Facebook Software Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 58.8%
High School 35.3%
Associate's Degree 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree 58.8%
Master's Degree or MBA 35.3%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 5.9%

Facebook Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Facebook Software Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$123,849
Average $133,561/year
$137,713
$10,321
Average $11,130/month
$11,476
$2,382
Average $2,568/week
$2,648
$60
Average $64/hour
$66
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $137,713 $11,476 $2,648 $66
Average $133,561 $11,130 $2,568 $64
25th Percentile $123,849 $10,321 $2,382 $60

Most common benefits for Facebook Software Engineer

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Facebook Software Engineer

Here are companies hiring for Facebook Software Engineer and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Facebook Software Engineer Job

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