Meta employees working as Research Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 16 ratings. This is 9% lower than the average of Research Engineer professionals at Meta worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research 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 Research Engineer at Meta is $151,246 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $251,650 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $116,627 (25th percentile) and $198,581 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 184 salaries submitted by Meta Research Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research Engineer professionals typically earn between $56 and $95 per hour.
Research Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,719 and $16,548 monthly.
