Meta employees working as Software Engineer III in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer III professionals at Meta worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,495 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,560 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer III at Meta is $180,134 per year or $87 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $252,489 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $152,923 (25th percentile) and $215,537 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 137 salaries submitted by Meta Software Engineer III professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer III professionals typically earn between $74 and $104 per hour.
Software Engineer III professionals typically earn between $12,744 and $17,961 monthly.
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