Meta employees working as Optical Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Optical Engineer professionals at Meta worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Optical Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Optical Engineer at Meta is $151,902 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $242,362 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $119,553 (25th percentile) and $194,820 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 40 salaries submitted by Meta Optical Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Optical Engineer professionals typically earn between $57 and $94 per hour.
Optical Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,963 and $16,235 monthly.