Meta employees working as Software Engineer IC5 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 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 £50,484 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,665 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer IC5 at Meta is £167,489 per year or £81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £234,117 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £142,633 (25th percentile) and £200,114 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by Meta Software Engineer IC5 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.