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Meta Software Engineer Salaries in Greater Los Angeles Area

Software Engineer compensation in Greater Los Angeles Area at Meta ranges from $172K per year for E3 to $1.06M per year for E7. The median yearly compensation in Greater Los Angeles Area package totals $420K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Meta's total compensation packages. Last updated: 1/17/2026

Average Compensation By Level
Level Name
Total
Base
Stock
Bonus
E3
(Entry Level)
$172K
$135K
$30.3K
$6.9K
E4
$297K
$178K
$107K
$12.2K
E5
$503K
$217K
$259K
$27K
E6
$760K
$245K
$461K
$53K
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Vesting Schedule

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RSU

At Meta, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (6.25% quarterly)

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At Meta, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (2.08% monthly)



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Software Engineer at Meta in Greater Los Angeles Area sits at a yearly total compensation of $1,064,000. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Meta for the Software Engineer role in Greater Los Angeles Area is $399,900.

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