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 $136,964 for beginners, reaching about $139,902 at mid-level, and approach $144,570 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 $147,815, California $147,254, Massachusetts $145,291. 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: $193,681; Software Engineer V: $171,156; Software Engineer IV: $148,876; Embedded Software Engineer IV: $141,505; Software Engineer III: $128,684.

Facebook Software Engineer Salary in Washington

How much does a Facebook Software Engineer make in Washington? As of November 01, 2026, the average salary for a Facebook Software Engineer in Washington is $144,757 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): $153,354
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $134,221 to $149,257
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,629

10% $124,629

50% (Median) $144,757

90% $153,354

Facebook Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,257	$12,438	$2,870	$72
Average	$144,757	$12,063	$2,784	$70
25th Percentile	$134,221	$11,185	$2,581	$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): $136,964
Early Career (1-2 years): $137,943
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $139,902
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,448
Expert (over 8 years): $144,570

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Facebook Software Engineer	less than 1 year	$136,964
Early Career Level Facebook Software Engineer	1-2 years	$137,943
Mid-Level Level Facebook Software Engineer	2-4 years	$139,902
Senior-Level Level Facebook Software Engineer	5-8 years	$142,448
Expert Level Facebook Software Engineer	over 8 years	$144,570

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: $147,815.
California: $147,254.
Massachusetts: $145,291.

District of Columbia $147,815 California $147,254 Massachusetts $145,291 Washington $144,757 New Jersey $144,704 Alaska $144,517 Connecticut $142,675 New York $141,927

Hawaii $139,537 Rhode Island $138,416 Maryland $137,655 Minnesota $136,614 Colorado $136,213 Illinois $136,080 Oregon $135,572 Delaware $135,198

New Hampshire $134,964 Virginia $134,438 Pennsylvania $132,902 Nevada $132,128 North Dakota $131,874 Michigan $131,474 Wisconsin $131,327 Vermont $131,033

Texas $130,219 Maine $130,165 Arizona $130,085 Ohio $129,992 Georgia $128,764 Indiana $128,150 Wyoming $128,029 Utah $127,842

Iowa $127,762 Kansas $127,122 Louisiana $126,935 North Carolina $126,868 Missouri $126,841 Florida $126,321 Montana $126,040 Nebraska $125,773

Kentucky $125,626 South Carolina $125,092 Tennessee $124,759 Idaho $124,625 New Mexico $123,650 Oklahoma $123,437 Alabama $122,649 South Dakota $121,328

Arkansas $120,607 West Virginia $120,219 Mississippi $119,058

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: $144,580
Federal Way: $144,517
Bellevue: $147,487

Auburn, WA $144,580

Federal Way, WA $144,517

Bellevue, WA $147,487

Black Diamond, WA $143,807

Bothell, WA $146,789

Burton, WA $144,783

Carnation, WA $144,620

Duvall, WA $145,096

Edmonds, WA $146,327

Enumclaw, WA $141,705

Fall City, WA $145,266

Hobart, WA $144,708

Issaquah, WA $145,771

Kenmore, WA $147,094

Kent, WA $144,707

Kirkland, WA $147,394

Lynnwood, WA $146,030

Maple Valley, WA $144,581

Medina, WA $147,529

Mercer Island, WA $147,478

Mountlake Terrace, WA $146,423

North Bend, WA $143,174

Pacific, WA $144,497

Preston, WA $145,493

Ravensdale, WA $143,424

Redmond, WA $147,182

Redondo, WA $144,680

Renton, WA $146,267

Rollingbay, WA $145,741

Seahurst, WA $146,537

Snoqualmie, WA $144,261

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $139,999

Vashon, WA $144,887

Woodinville, WA $146,291

Sammamish, WA $146,678

Mill Creek, WA $145,387

Seattle, WA $147,574

Bainbridge Island, WA $145,951

Everett, WA $145,532

Acme, WA $137,982

Anacortes, WA $139,282

Blakely Island, WA $138,328

Arlington, WA $143,490

Baring, WA $142,372

Bellingham, WA $137,802

Blaine, WA $137,515

Bow, WA $138,126

Burlington, WA $138,895

Clearlake, WA $139,678

Clinton, WA $145,110

Concrete, WA $138,190

Conway, WA $141,818

Coupeville, WA $142,518

Custer, WA $137,675

Darrington, WA $138,250

Deer Harbor, WA $138,409

Deming, WA $137,938

Eastsound, WA $137,871

Everson, WA $137,702

Ferndale, WA $137,739

Freeland, WA $144,327

Friday Harbor, WA $138,666

Gold Bar, WA $142,673

Granite Falls, WA $143,297

Greenbank, WA $143,875

Hamilton, WA $139,374

Index, WA $140,536

La Conner, WA $139,985

Lake Stevens, WA $145,510

North Lakewood, WA $144,569

Langley, WA $144,776

Lopez Island, WA $138,967

Lummi Island, WA $137,816

Lyman, WA $139,324

Lynden, WA $137,680

Maple Falls, WA $137,632

Marblemount, WA $137,919

Marysville, WA $145,537

Monroe, WA $144,337

Mount Vernon, WA $140,237

Mukilteo, WA $145,468

Nooksack, WA $137,683

Oak Harbor, WA $140,939

Olga, WA $138,053

Orcas, WA $138,301

Point Roberts, WA $137,225

Camano Island, WA $143,206

Rockport, WA $136,070

Sedro Woolley, WA $138,969

Shaw Island, WA $138,539

Silvana, WA $144,327

Skykomish, WA $139,860

Snohomish, WA $145,018

Stanwood, WA $143,789

Startup, WA $143,474

Sultan, WA $143,584

Sumas, WA $137,635

Waldron, WA $137,870

Anderson Island, WA $143,414

Ashford, WA $140,724

Beaver, WA $136,871

Bremerton, WA $144,877

Silverdale, WA $144,636

Brinnon, WA $143,090

Buckley, WA $143,589

Burley, WA $144,386

Carbonado, WA $142,344

Carlsborg, WA $139,808

Chimacum, WA $143,050

Clallam Bay, WA $136,893

Dupont, WA $143,147

Eatonville, WA $141,968

Gig Harbor, WA $143,908

Elbe, WA $141,153

Forks, WA $137,117

Fox Island, WA $144,293

Glenoma, WA $139,127

Graham, WA $143,546

Port Hadlock, WA $143,008

Hansville, WA $144,334

Indianola, WA $146,282

Joyce, WA $137,416

Kapowsin, WA $143,034

Keyport, WA $145,115

Kingston, WA $145,403

La Grande, WA $141,771

Lakebay, WA $143,558

La Push, WA $137,377

Longbranch, WA $142,955

Sumner, WA $144,214

Manchester, WA $146,046

Milton, WA $144,436

Mineral, WA $139,719

Morton, WA $139,292

Neah Bay, WA $137,049

Nordland, WA $143,335

Olalla, WA $144,554

Orting, WA $143,364

Packwood, WA $136,624

Port Angeles, WA $139,804

Port Gamble, WA $144,813

Port Ludlow, WA $143,999

Port Orchard, WA $144,966

Port Townsend, WA $142,445

Poulsbo, WA $145,167

Puyallup, WA $144,429

Quilcene, WA $143,398

Randle, WA $137,766

Retsil, WA $144,901

Seabeck, WA $144,287

Sekiu, WA $136,895

Sequim, WA $140,868

South Colby, WA $145,403

South Prairie, WA $143,616

Southworth, WA $146,003

Spanaway, WA $143,879

Steilacoom, WA $143,872

Bonney Lake, WA $144,024

Suquamish, WA $145,823

Tracyton, WA $144,939

Vaughn, WA $143,546

Wauna, WA $144,170

Wilkeson, WA $143,122

Longmire, WA $139,217

Paradise Inn, WA $139,106

Tacoma, WA $144,397

Camp Murray, WA $144,007

Mcchord Afb, WA $144,386

Lakewood, WA $144,371

University Place, WA $144,396

Olympia, WA $141,553

Lacey, WA $141,875

Tumwater, WA $141,611

Aberdeen, WA $139,302

Adna, WA $139,800

Allyn, WA $143,388

Amanda Park, WA $137,751

Bay Center, WA $137,882

Belfair, WA $143,677

Bucoda, WA $141,563

Centralia, WA $141,342

Chehalis, WA $140,671

Cinebar, WA $140,460

Copalis Beach, WA $138,043

Copalis Crossing, WA $137,803

Cosmopolis, WA $140,082

Curtis, WA $138,768

Doty, WA $140,194

East Olympia, WA $141,803

Elma, WA $141,430

Ethel, WA $139,400

Galvin, WA $141,260

Grapeview, WA $142,801

Grayland, WA $137,991

Hoodsport, WA $142,354

Hoquiam, WA $138,866

Humptulips, WA $138,289

Lebam, WA $138,648

Lilliwaup, WA $143,060

Littlerock, WA $141,560

Mccleary, WA $141,591

Mckenna, WA $142,207

Malone, WA $141,413

Matlock, WA $141,476

Menlo, WA $138,723

Moclips, WA $137,819

Montesano, WA $140,903

Mossyrock, WA $138,312

Napavine, WA $140,308

Neilton, WA $138,165

Oakville, WA $141,281

Ocean Shores, WA $138,228

Onalaska, WA $140,477

Pacific Beach, WA $137,827

Pe Ell, WA $139,065

Quinault, WA $138,539

Rainier, WA $141,800

Raymond, WA $138,893

Rochester, WA $141,328

Roy, WA $142,934

Ryderwood, WA $138,122

Salkum, WA $139,308

Satsop, WA $141,157

Shelton, WA $142,035

Silver Creek, WA $139,260

South Bend, WA $137,820

Taholah, WA $137,660

Tahuya, WA $142,827

Tenino, WA $141,667

Tokeland, WA $138,124

Toledo, WA $138,716

Union, WA $142,429

Vader, WA $138,615

Westport, WA $138,278

Winlock, WA $139,244

Yelm, WA $141,723

Amboy, WA $138,778

Appleton, WA $136,146

Ariel, WA $138,413

Battle Ground, WA $139,172

Bingen, WA $137,327

Brush Prairie, WA $139,346

Camas, WA $139,334

Carrolls, WA $138,186

Carson, WA $138,381

Castle Rock, WA $138,302

Cathlamet, WA $137,830

Centerville, WA $135,672

Chinook, WA $136,771

Cougar, WA $137,791

Dallesport, WA $135,958

Glenwood, WA $136,053

Goldendale, WA $135,627

Grays River, WA $137,675

Heisson, WA $139,091

Husum, WA $137,010

Ilwaco, WA $136,851

Kalama, WA $138,246

Kelso, WA $138,492

Klickitat, WA $135,961

La Center, WA $139,055

Long Beach, WA $137,118

Longview, WA $138,411

Lyle, WA $136,026

Nahcotta, WA $137,094

Naselle, WA $137,238

North Bonneville, WA $138,225

Ocean Park, WA $137,835

Oysterville, WA $137,403

Ridgefield, WA $139,206

Rosburg, WA $137,070

Seaview, WA $137,050

Silverlake, WA $138,356

Skamokawa, WA $137,443

Stevenson, WA $138,172

Toutle, WA $137,990

Trout Lake, WA $136,710

Underwood, WA $137,249

Vancouver, WA $139,744

Wahkiacus, WA $135,795

Washougal, WA $139,047

White Salmon, WA $136,863

Wishram, WA $135,638

Woodland, WA $138,728

Yacolt, WA $138,855

Wenatchee, WA $135,712

East Wenatchee, WA $135,534

Ardenvoir, WA $135,672

Brewster, WA $135,269

Bridgeport, WA $135,108

Carlton, WA $135,312

Cashmere, WA $135,679

Chelan, WA $135,448

Chelan Falls, WA $135,518

Conconully, WA $135,197

Dryden, WA $135,885

Entiat, WA $135,504

Ephrata, WA $135,006

George, WA $135,727

Leavenworth, WA $136,543

Loomis, WA $135,201

Malaga, WA $135,737

Malott, WA $135,244

Mansfield, WA $134,670

Manson, WA $135,482

Marlin, WA $134,397

Mazama, WA $135,340

Methow, WA $135,165

Monitor, WA $135,644

Moses Lake, WA $135,046

Okanogan, WA $135,109

Omak, WA $135,233

Orondo, WA $135,313

Oroville, WA $135,397

Palisades, WA $134,909

Pateros, WA $135,217

Peshastin, WA $135,588

Quincy, WA $135,491

Riverside, WA $135,201

Rock Island, WA $135,247

Soap Lake, WA $134,803

Stehekin, WA $135,375

Stratford, WA $134,466

Tonasket, WA $135,275

Twisp, WA $135,403

Warden, WA $135,558

Waterville, WA $134,939

Wauconda, WA $135,116

Wilson Creek, WA $134,332

Winthrop, WA $135,447

Yakima, WA $134,251

Brownstown, WA $134,251

Buena, WA $134,648

Cle Elum, WA $136,488

Cowiche, WA $134,251

Easton, WA $138,652

Ellensburg, WA $134,389

Naches, WA $136,431

Grandview, WA $137,849

Granger, WA $136,289

Harrah, WA $134,251

Kittitas, WA $134,368

Mabton, WA $136,469

Moxee, WA $134,683

Outlook, WA $136,283

Parker, WA $134,291

Ronald, WA $137,210

Roslyn, WA $137,046

Selah, WA $134,251

South Cle Elum, WA $137,109

Sunnyside, WA $138,431

Thorp, WA $134,841

Tieton, WA $134,251

Toppenish, WA $135,974

Vantage, WA $135,662

Wapato, WA $134,348

White Swan, WA $134,584

Zillah, WA $134,846

Airway Heights, WA $136,120

Chattaroy, WA $135,950

Cheney, WA $135,937

Colbert, WA $136,061

Deer Park, WA $135,921

Edwall, WA $135,762

Elk, WA $135,664

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $136,101

Fairfield, WA $135,801

Ford, WA $135,825

Four Lakes, WA $136,102

Greenacres, WA $136,017

Lamont, WA $135,494

Latah, WA $135,590

Liberty Lake, WA $135,946

Marshall, WA $136,120

Mead, WA $135,961

Medical Lake, WA $136,037

Mica, WA $136,020

Newman Lake, WA $135,870

Nine Mile Falls, WA $136,048

Otis Orchards, WA $136,001

Reardan, WA $135,927

Rockford, WA $135,905

Spangle, WA $135,961

Sprague, WA $135,519

Tekoa, WA $135,387

Tumtum, WA $135,877

Valleyford, WA $136,065

Veradale, WA $136,094

Waverly, WA $135,754

Wellpinit, WA $135,660

Addy, WA $135,471

Albion, WA $135,297

Almira, WA $134,440

Belmont, WA $135,166

Benge, WA $135,080

Boyds, WA $135,141

Chewelah, WA $135,584

Clayton, WA $135,831

Colfax, WA $135,280

Colton, WA $134,393

Colville, WA $135,303

Coulee City, WA $134,535

Coulee Dam, WA $134,934

Creston, WA $134,946

Curlew, WA $135,206

Cusick, WA $134,742

Danville, WA $135,169

Davenport, WA $135,492

Electric City, WA $134,895

Elmer City, WA $135,249

Endicott, WA $135,355

Evans, WA $135,313

Farmington, WA $134,986

Fruitland, WA $135,444

Garfield, WA $135,102

Gifford, WA $135,337

Grand Coulee, WA $134,813

Harrington, WA $135,356

Hartline, WA $134,343

Hay, WA $134,938

Hunters, WA $135,360

Inchelium, WA $135,036

Ione, WA $134,353

Keller, WA $134,775

Kettle Falls, WA $135,231

Lacrosse, WA $135,080

Lamona, WA $134,905

Laurier, WA $135,133

Lincoln, WA $135,345

Loon Lake, WA $135,715

Malden, WA $135,723

Malo, WA $135,291

Marcus, WA $135,723

Metaline, WA $134,952

Metaline Falls, WA $134,171

Mohler, WA $135,249

Nespelem, WA $134,945

Newport, WA $135,162

Northport, WA $135,320

Oakesdale, WA $135,436

Odessa, WA $134,634

Orient, WA $135,100

Palouse, WA $134,879

Pullman, WA $134,801

Republic, WA $135,145

Rice, WA $135,276

Ritzville, WA $135,193

Rosalia, WA $135,765

Saint John, WA $135,476

Springdale, WA $135,658

Steptoe, WA $136,108

Thornton, WA $135,504

Uniontown, WA $134,264

Usk, WA $135,029

Valley, WA $135,599

Wilbur, WA $134,849

Spokane, WA $136,120

Pasco, WA $140,232

Benton City, WA $140,210

Beverly, WA $136,081

Bickleton, WA $135,715

Burbank, WA $140,728

College Place, WA $137,857

Connell, WA $137,427

Dayton, WA $135,156

Dixie, WA $136,431

Eltopia, WA $139,457

Hooper, WA $134,786

Kahlotus, WA $135,919

Kennewick, WA $141,553

Lind, WA $135,209

Mesa, WA $139,058

Othello, WA $136,760

Paterson, WA $138,593

Plymouth, WA $140,851

Pomeroy, WA $135,142

Prescott, WA $137,222

Mattawa, WA $137,100

Prosser, WA $138,842

Richland, WA $140,726

West Richland, WA $140,727

Roosevelt, WA $135,053

Royal City, WA $135,942

Starbuck, WA $135,535

Touchet, WA $139,304

Waitsburg, WA $136,030

Walla Walla, WA $137,253

Wallula, WA $140,389

Washtucna, WA $134,984

Anatone, WA $134,022

Asotin, WA $134,426

Clarkston, WA $134,738

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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.

$134,221

Average $144,757/year

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$149,257	$12,438	$2,870	$72
Average	$144,757	$12,063	$2,784	$70
25th Percentile	$134,221	$11,185	$2,581	$65

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