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Meta compensation in India (2026)
| Role | Experience | Base | Joining bonus | Performance bonus | Stocks | Total year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer E3 | 0-2 yrs | ₹30L – ₹40L | — | ₹3L – ₹4L | ₹15L – ₹20L | ₹53L – ₹64L |
| Software Engineer E4 | 2-5 yrs | ₹40L – ₹50L | ₹5L – ₹10L | ₹4L – ₹10L | ₹22L – ₹34L | ₹73L – ₹1Cr |
| Software Engineer E5 | 5+ yrs | ₹60L – ₹90L | — | ₹9L – ₹14L | ₹35L – ₹63L | ₹1.05Cr – ₹1.65Cr |
Stock vesting: 25/25/25/25 over 4 years (6.25%/qtr), no cliff
Benefits and reimbursements: Health insurance (self+dependents), wellness/fitness
Compensation figures are curated by FAANGPlus from offers and verified reports. Data last updated: 2026-10-13.