Meta employees working as Staff Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 32 ratings. This is in line with the average of Staff Software Engineer professionals at Meta worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £51,256 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,665 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff Software Engineer at Meta is £251,432 per year or £121 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £409,862 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £196,696 (25th percentile) and £326,944 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 47 salaries submitted by Meta Staff Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.