Meta employees working as Software Engineer IC5 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 11 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer IC5 professionals at Meta worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer IC5 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,627 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,348 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer IC5 at Meta is $167,863 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $234,565 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $142,980 (25th percentile) and $200,525 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 26 salaries submitted by Meta Software Engineer IC5 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer IC5 professionals typically earn between $69 and $96 per hour.
Software Engineer IC5 professionals typically earn between $11,915 and $16,710 monthly.