What are the main factors that influence a Facebook Software Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Facebook Software Engineer's salary?

A Facebook Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $136,999 for beginners, reaching about $139,936 at mid-level, and approach $144,600 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Facebook Software Engineer?

Facebook Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Facebook Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $147,846, California $147,285, Massachusetts $145,322. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Facebook Software Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Facebook Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Embedded Software Engineer VI: $193,690; Software Engineer V: $171,157; Software Engineer IV: $148,880; Embedded Software Engineer IV: $141,503; Software Engineer III: $128,686.

Facebook Software Engineer Salary in Washington

How much does a Facebook Software Engineer make in Washington? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Facebook Software Engineer in Washington is $144,788 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $153,378
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $134,258 to $149,284
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,671

10% $124,671

50% (Median) $144,788

90% $153,378

Facebook Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,284	$12,440	$2,871	$72
Average	$144,788	$12,066	$2,784	$70
25th Percentile	$134,258	$11,188	$2,582	$65

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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 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): $136,999
Early Career (1-2 years): $137,978
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $139,936
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,480
Expert (over 8 years): $144,600

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Facebook Software Engineer	less than 1 year	$136,999
Early Career Level Facebook Software Engineer	1-2 years	$137,978
Mid-Level Level Facebook Software Engineer	2-4 years	$139,936
Senior-Level Level Facebook Software Engineer	5-8 years	$142,480
Expert Level Facebook Software Engineer	over 8 years	$144,600

How Do Facebook Software Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Facebook Software Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $147,846.
California: $147,285.
Massachusetts: $145,322.

District of Columbia $147,846 California $147,285 Massachusetts $145,322 Washington $144,788 New Jersey $144,734 Alaska $144,547 Connecticut $142,705 New York $141,957

Hawaii $139,567 Rhode Island $138,445 Maryland $137,684 Minnesota $136,642 Colorado $136,242 Illinois $136,108 Oregon $135,601 Delaware $135,227

New Hampshire $134,992 Virginia $134,466 Pennsylvania $132,930 Nevada $132,156 North Dakota $131,902 Michigan $131,501 Wisconsin $131,354 Vermont $131,061

Texas $130,246 Maine $130,193 Arizona $130,113 Ohio $130,019 Georgia $128,791 Indiana $128,176 Wyoming $128,056 Utah $127,869

Iowa $127,789 Kansas $127,148 Louisiana $126,961 North Carolina $126,895 Missouri $126,868 Florida $126,347 Montana $126,067 Nebraska $125,800

Kentucky $125,653 South Carolina $125,119 Tennessee $124,785 Idaho $124,651 New Mexico $123,676 Oklahoma $123,463 Alabama $122,675 South Dakota $121,353

Arkansas $120,632 West Virginia $120,245 Mississippi $119,083

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:

Auburn: $144,610
Federal Way: $144,547
Bellevue: $147,518

Auburn, WA $144,610

Federal Way, WA $144,547

Bellevue, WA $147,518

Black Diamond, WA $143,837

Bothell, WA $146,820

Burton, WA $144,813

Carnation, WA $144,650

Duvall, WA $145,127

Edmonds, WA $146,358

Enumclaw, WA $141,735

Fall City, WA $145,296

Hobart, WA $144,738

Issaquah, WA $145,801

Kenmore, WA $147,124

Kent, WA $144,737

Kirkland, WA $147,425

Lynnwood, WA $146,060

Maple Valley, WA $144,611

Medina, WA $147,560

Mercer Island, WA $147,509

Mountlake Terrace, WA $146,454

North Bend, WA $143,204

Pacific, WA $144,527

Preston, WA $145,523

Ravensdale, WA $143,454

Redmond, WA $147,213

Redondo, WA $144,710

Renton, WA $146,298

Rollingbay, WA $145,772

Seahurst, WA $146,568

Snoqualmie, WA $144,291

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $140,029

Vashon, WA $144,917

Woodinville, WA $146,322

Sammamish, WA $146,709

Mill Creek, WA $145,418

Seattle, WA $147,605

Bainbridge Island, WA $145,981

Everett, WA $145,562

Acme, WA $138,011

Anacortes, WA $139,312

Blakely Island, WA $138,357

Arlington, WA $143,520

Baring, WA $142,401

Bellingham, WA $137,831

Blaine, WA $137,544

Bow, WA $138,155

Burlington, WA $138,924

Clearlake, WA $139,707

Clinton, WA $145,140

Concrete, WA $138,219

Conway, WA $141,847

Coupeville, WA $142,548

Custer, WA $137,704

Darrington, WA $138,279

Deer Harbor, WA $138,438

Deming, WA $137,967

Eastsound, WA $137,900

Everson, WA $137,731

Ferndale, WA $137,768

Freeland, WA $144,358

Friday Harbor, WA $138,695

Gold Bar, WA $142,703

Granite Falls, WA $143,327

Greenbank, WA $143,905

Hamilton, WA $139,404

Index, WA $140,565

La Conner, WA $140,014

Lake Stevens, WA $145,541

North Lakewood, WA $144,599

Langley, WA $144,806

Lopez Island, WA $138,996

Lummi Island, WA $137,845

Lyman, WA $139,353

Lynden, WA $137,709

Maple Falls, WA $137,661

Marblemount, WA $137,948

Marysville, WA $145,567

Monroe, WA $144,367

Mount Vernon, WA $140,266

Mukilteo, WA $145,498

Nooksack, WA $137,712

Oak Harbor, WA $140,969

Olga, WA $138,082

Orcas, WA $138,330

Point Roberts, WA $137,254

Camano Island, WA $143,236

Rockport, WA $136,099

Sedro Woolley, WA $138,998

Shaw Island, WA $138,568

Silvana, WA $144,358

Skykomish, WA $139,890

Snohomish, WA $145,048

Stanwood, WA $143,820

Startup, WA $143,504

Sultan, WA $143,614

Sumas, WA $137,664

Waldron, WA $137,899

Anderson Island, WA $143,444

Ashford, WA $140,754

Beaver, WA $136,900

Bremerton, WA $144,908

Silverdale, WA $144,666

Brinnon, WA $143,120

Buckley, WA $143,619

Burley, WA $144,416

Carbonado, WA $142,373

Carlsborg, WA $139,838

Chimacum, WA $143,080

Clallam Bay, WA $136,921

Dupont, WA $143,177

Eatonville, WA $141,998

Gig Harbor, WA $143,938

Elbe, WA $141,182

Forks, WA $137,146

Fox Island, WA $144,323

Glenoma, WA $139,157

Graham, WA $143,577

Port Hadlock, WA $143,038

Hansville, WA $144,364

Indianola, WA $146,313

Joyce, WA $137,445

Kapowsin, WA $143,064

Keyport, WA $145,146

Kingston, WA $145,434

La Grande, WA $141,801

Lakebay, WA $143,589

La Push, WA $137,406

Longbranch, WA $142,985

Sumner, WA $144,244

Manchester, WA $146,076

Milton, WA $144,466

Mineral, WA $139,748

Morton, WA $139,321

Neah Bay, WA $137,078

Nordland, WA $143,366

Olalla, WA $144,585

Orting, WA $143,394

Packwood, WA $136,653

Port Angeles, WA $139,834

Port Gamble, WA $144,844

Port Ludlow, WA $144,029

Port Orchard, WA $144,996

Port Townsend, WA $142,475

Poulsbo, WA $145,198

Puyallup, WA $144,459

Quilcene, WA $143,428

Randle, WA $137,795

Retsil, WA $144,932

Seabeck, WA $144,318

Sekiu, WA $136,924

Sequim, WA $140,898

South Colby, WA $145,434

South Prairie, WA $143,646

Southworth, WA $146,034

Spanaway, WA $143,909

Steilacoom, WA $143,902

Bonney Lake, WA $144,055

Suquamish, WA $145,853

Tracyton, WA $144,969

Vaughn, WA $143,577

Wauna, WA $144,200

Wilkeson, WA $143,152

Longmire, WA $139,246

Paradise Inn, WA $139,135

Tacoma, WA $144,427

Camp Murray, WA $144,037

Mcchord Afb, WA $144,416

Lakewood, WA $144,402

University Place, WA $144,426

Olympia, WA $141,583

Lacey, WA $141,905

Tumwater, WA $141,640

Aberdeen, WA $139,332

Adna, WA $139,830

Allyn, WA $143,418

Amanda Park, WA $137,780

Bay Center, WA $137,911

Belfair, WA $143,707

Bucoda, WA $141,592

Centralia, WA $141,372

Chehalis, WA $140,700

Cinebar, WA $140,489

Copalis Beach, WA $138,072

Copalis Crossing, WA $137,832

Cosmopolis, WA $140,111

Curtis, WA $138,797

Doty, WA $140,224

East Olympia, WA $141,833

Elma, WA $141,460

Ethel, WA $139,429

Galvin, WA $141,289

Grapeview, WA $142,831

Grayland, WA $138,020

Hoodsport, WA $142,384

Hoquiam, WA $138,895

Humptulips, WA $138,318

Lebam, WA $138,677

Lilliwaup, WA $143,090

Littlerock, WA $141,590

Mccleary, WA $141,620

Mckenna, WA $142,237

Malone, WA $141,443

Matlock, WA $141,505

Menlo, WA $138,752

Moclips, WA $137,848

Montesano, WA $140,933

Mossyrock, WA $138,341

Napavine, WA $140,337

Neilton, WA $138,194

Oakville, WA $141,311

Ocean Shores, WA $138,257

Onalaska, WA $140,507

Pacific Beach, WA $137,856

Pe Ell, WA $139,094

Quinault, WA $138,568

Rainier, WA $141,830

Raymond, WA $138,922

Rochester, WA $141,357

Roy, WA $142,964

Ryderwood, WA $138,151

Salkum, WA $139,337

Satsop, WA $141,186

Shelton, WA $142,065

Silver Creek, WA $139,289

South Bend, WA $137,849

Taholah, WA $137,689

Tahuya, WA $142,857

Tenino, WA $141,696

Tokeland, WA $138,153

Toledo, WA $138,745

Union, WA $142,459

Vader, WA $138,644

Westport, WA $138,307

Winlock, WA $139,273

Yelm, WA $141,753

Amboy, WA $138,807

Appleton, WA $136,175

Ariel, WA $138,442

Battle Ground, WA $139,201

Bingen, WA $137,355

Brush Prairie, WA $139,376

Camas, WA $139,364

Carrolls, WA $138,215

Carson, WA $138,410

Castle Rock, WA $138,331

Cathlamet, WA $137,859

Centerville, WA $135,701

Chinook, WA $136,800

Cougar, WA $137,820

Dallesport, WA $135,987

Glenwood, WA $136,081

Goldendale, WA $135,655

Grays River, WA $137,704

Heisson, WA $139,121

Husum, WA $137,039

Ilwaco, WA $136,880

Kalama, WA $138,275

Kelso, WA $138,521

Klickitat, WA $135,989

La Center, WA $139,085

Long Beach, WA $137,147

Longview, WA $138,440

Lyle, WA $136,055

Nahcotta, WA $137,123

Naselle, WA $137,267

North Bonneville, WA $138,254

Ocean Park, WA $137,864

Oysterville, WA $137,431

Ridgefield, WA $139,235

Rosburg, WA $137,099

Seaview, WA $137,079

Silverlake, WA $138,385

Skamokawa, WA $137,471

Stevenson, WA $138,201

Toutle, WA $138,019

Trout Lake, WA $136,738

Underwood, WA $137,278

Vancouver, WA $139,774

Wahkiacus, WA $135,824

Washougal, WA $139,077

White Salmon, WA $136,892

Wishram, WA $135,666

Woodland, WA $138,757

Yacolt, WA $138,884

Wenatchee, WA $135,741

East Wenatchee, WA $135,562

Ardenvoir, WA $135,701

Brewster, WA $135,298

Bridgeport, WA $135,136

Carlton, WA $135,340

Cashmere, WA $135,708

Chelan, WA $135,477

Chelan Falls, WA $135,546

Conconully, WA $135,226

Dryden, WA $135,913

Entiat, WA $135,533

Ephrata, WA $135,035

George, WA $135,756

Leavenworth, WA $136,572

Loomis, WA $135,230

Malaga, WA $135,765

Malott, WA $135,272

Mansfield, WA $134,698

Manson, WA $135,510

Marlin, WA $134,426

Mazama, WA $135,368

Methow, WA $135,193

Monitor, WA $135,673

Moses Lake, WA $135,075

Okanogan, WA $135,137

Omak, WA $135,262

Orondo, WA $135,342

Oroville, WA $135,426

Palisades, WA $134,937

Pateros, WA $135,246

Peshastin, WA $135,617

Quincy, WA $135,519

Riverside, WA $135,230

Rock Island, WA $135,275

Soap Lake, WA $134,832

Stehekin, WA $135,403

Stratford, WA $134,494

Tonasket, WA $135,303

Twisp, WA $135,431

Warden, WA $135,586

Waterville, WA $134,968

Wauconda, WA $135,144

Wilson Creek, WA $134,360

Winthrop, WA $135,475

Yakima, WA $134,279

Brownstown, WA $134,279

Buena, WA $134,677

Cle Elum, WA $136,517

Cowiche, WA $134,279

Easton, WA $138,681

Ellensburg, WA $134,418

Naches, WA $136,459

Grandview, WA $137,877

Granger, WA $136,318

Harrah, WA $134,279

Kittitas, WA $134,396

Mabton, WA $136,498

Moxee, WA $134,711

Outlook, WA $136,311

Parker, WA $134,319

Ronald, WA $137,239

Roslyn, WA $137,075

Selah, WA $134,279

South Cle Elum, WA $137,138

Sunnyside, WA $138,460

Thorp, WA $134,869

Tieton, WA $134,279

Toppenish, WA $136,003

Vantage, WA $135,690

Wapato, WA $134,376

White Swan, WA $134,613

Zillah, WA $134,874

Airway Heights, WA $136,148

Chattaroy, WA $135,979

Cheney, WA $135,965

Colbert, WA $136,089

Deer Park, WA $135,949

Edwall, WA $135,790

Elk, WA $135,693

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $136,130

Fairfield, WA $135,829

Ford, WA $135,853

Four Lakes, WA $136,131

Greenacres, WA $136,045

Lamont, WA $135,522

Latah, WA $135,618

Liberty Lake, WA $135,975

Marshall, WA $136,148

Mead, WA $135,989

Medical Lake, WA $136,065

Mica, WA $136,048

Newman Lake, WA $135,899

Nine Mile Falls, WA $136,076

Otis Orchards, WA $136,029

Reardan, WA $135,956

Rockford, WA $135,933

Spangle, WA $135,989

Sprague, WA $135,547

Tekoa, WA $135,415

Tumtum, WA $135,905

Valleyford, WA $136,093

Veradale, WA $136,123

Waverly, WA $135,782

Wellpinit, WA $135,689

Addy, WA $135,499

Albion, WA $135,326

Almira, WA $134,468

Belmont, WA $135,195

Benge, WA $135,108

Boyds, WA $135,169

Chewelah, WA $135,613

Clayton, WA $135,860

Colfax, WA $135,308

Colton, WA $134,422

Colville, WA $135,331

Coulee City, WA $134,563

Coulee Dam, WA $134,962

Creston, WA $134,974

Curlew, WA $135,235

Cusick, WA $134,770

Danville, WA $135,197

Davenport, WA $135,521

Electric City, WA $134,924

Elmer City, WA $135,278

Endicott, WA $135,383

Evans, WA $135,342

Farmington, WA $135,015

Fruitland, WA $135,473

Garfield, WA $135,131

Gifford, WA $135,366

Grand Coulee, WA $134,841

Harrington, WA $135,384

Hartline, WA $134,371

Hay, WA $134,966

Hunters, WA $135,388

Inchelium, WA $135,064

Ione, WA $134,382

Keller, WA $134,804

Kettle Falls, WA $135,259

Lacrosse, WA $135,108

Lamona, WA $134,933

Laurier, WA $135,161

Lincoln, WA $135,374

Loon Lake, WA $135,744

Malden, WA $135,752

Malo, WA $135,319

Marcus, WA $135,752

Metaline, WA $134,980

Metaline Falls, WA $134,199

Mohler, WA $135,278

Nespelem, WA $134,973

Newport, WA $135,191

Northport, WA $135,348

Oakesdale, WA $135,465

Odessa, WA $134,662

Orient, WA $135,128

Palouse, WA $134,908

Pullman, WA $134,829

Republic, WA $135,173

Rice, WA $135,304

Ritzville, WA $135,222

Rosalia, WA $135,793

Saint John, WA $135,505

Springdale, WA $135,686

Steptoe, WA $136,136

Thornton, WA $135,533

Uniontown, WA $134,292

Usk, WA $135,057

Valley, WA $135,627

Wilbur, WA $134,877

Spokane, WA $136,148

Pasco, WA $140,261

Benton City, WA $140,240

Beverly, WA $136,109

Bickleton, WA $135,744

Burbank, WA $140,758

College Place, WA $137,885

Connell, WA $137,455

Dayton, WA $135,184

Dixie, WA $136,459

Eltopia, WA $139,486

Hooper, WA $134,814

Kahlotus, WA $135,948

Kennewick, WA $141,583

Lind, WA $135,238

Mesa, WA $139,087

Othello, WA $136,789

Paterson, WA $138,623

Plymouth, WA $140,881

Pomeroy, WA $135,171

Prescott, WA $137,251

Mattawa, WA $137,128

Prosser, WA $138,871

Richland, WA $140,755

West Richland, WA $140,756

Roosevelt, WA $135,081

Royal City, WA $135,971

Starbuck, WA $135,563

Touchet, WA $139,333

Waitsburg, WA $136,059

Walla Walla, WA $137,282

Wallula, WA $140,419

Washtucna, WA $135,012

Anatone, WA $134,050

Asotin, WA $134,454

Clarkston, WA $134,766

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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.

$134,258

Average $144,788/year

$149,284

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$65

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,284	$12,440	$2,871	$72
Average	$144,788	$12,066	$2,784	$70
25th Percentile	$134,258	$11,188	$2,582	$65

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