Salary Guide · India 2026
Meta's Bengaluru office works on ads infrastructure, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs (VR/AR). Known for a bar-raiser process comparable to Amazon's, with a strong bias toward candidates who can solve at scale. Salary ranges below are sourced primarily from AmbitionBox, with Glassdoor as a secondary cross-check, and reflect total CTC (base + variable + equity) at the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers in India.
Software Engineer · Lead / 10–12 yrs
₹130L – ₹220Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 28 roles at Meta, from Software Engineer to UX Designer — see all below.
Working at Meta
Billions of monthly active users across family of apps. Largest social advertising network globally.
What the interview actually tests
Hard LeetCode + meta-specific coding patterns expected. System design must address billions-of-users scale. Behavioral anchors: Leadership Principles-style but called 'Meta values'. Bar-raiser sits in every loop. Meta levels E3–E7; E5+ gets meaningful equity. Tip: push for E5 if you have 3+ YOE: the level band jump is larger than a within-band increment.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Software Engineers at Meta India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹28L – ₹42L | RSU₹6L – ₹14L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹50L – ₹75L | RSU₹18L – ₹38L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹75L – ₹130L | RSU₹35L – ₹75L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹130L – ₹220L | RSU₹70L – ₹160L/yr |
Software Engineer Junior: E3/E4 entry, Meta India hires E4-heavy; push for E4 if FTE convert from intern.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Product Managers at Meta India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹28L – ₹55L | RSU₹7L – ₹16L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹50L – ₹80L | RSU₹18L – ₹38L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹75L – ₹130L | RSU₹35L – ₹70L/yr |
Product Manager Junior: IC4 (RPM/MBA hire), strategy interview is the rubric.
Role
What Data Scientists actually earn at Meta in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17L – ₹43L | RSU₹2L – ₹6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹34L – ₹102L | RSU₹5L – ₹14L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹60L – ₹187L | RSU₹8L – ₹26L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹94L – ₹272L | RSU₹13L – ₹38L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹136L – ₹357L | RSU₹19L – ₹50L/yr |
Role
What AI Engineers actually earn at Meta in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹23.8L – ₹41.6L | RSU₹3L – ₹7.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹47.6L – ₹91.8L | RSU₹5.8L – ₹16.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹85L – ₹170L | RSU₹10.2L – ₹30.6L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹136L – ₹255L | RSU₹16.7L – ₹45.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Backend Developers actually earn at Meta in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17L – ₹32.3L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹30.6L – ₹57.8L | RSU₹2.9L – ₹8.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹59.5L – ₹110.5L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹15.5L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹93.5L – ₹165.8L | RSU₹9.1L – ₹23.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Business Analysts at Meta India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.2L – ₹20.4L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹20.4L – ₹37.4L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹34L – ₹63.8L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.8L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹54.4L – ₹99.5L | RSU₹2.3L – ₹6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Cloud Engineers actually earn at Meta in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹23.8L – ₹41.6L | RSU₹3L – ₹7.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹47.6L – ₹91.8L | RSU₹5.8L – ₹16.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹85L – ₹170L | RSU₹10.2L – ₹30.6L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹136L – ₹255L | RSU₹16.7L – ₹45.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Consultants actually earn at Meta in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.5L – ₹16.1L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹17L – ₹32.3L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹30.6L – ₹62L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Content Writers actually earn at Meta in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.6L – ₹27.2L | RSU₹1.1L – ₹3.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹27.2L – ₹51.9L | RSU₹2.2L – ₹6.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47.6L – ₹91.8L | RSU₹3.8L – ₹11L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Customer Success Managers at Meta India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7.6L – ₹14L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹13.6L – ₹25.5L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹23.8L – ₹44.2L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹54.4L – ₹99.5L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Cybersecuritys actually earn at Meta in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹23.8L – ₹41.6L | RSU₹3L – ₹7.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹47.6L – ₹91.8L | RSU₹5.8L – ₹16.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹85L – ₹170L | RSU₹10.2L – ₹30.6L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹136L – ₹255L | RSU₹16.7L – ₹45.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Data Analysts actually earn at Meta in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.2L – ₹18.7L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹17L – ₹32.3L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹30.6L – ₹57.8L | RSU₹1.2L – ₹3.5L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹47.6L – ₹87.5L | RSU₹2L – ₹5.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Meta's pay bands for Data Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17L – ₹29.8L | RSU₹1.7L – ₹4.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹34L – ₹68L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹9.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹59.5L – ₹123.2L | RSU₹5.5L – ₹17.3L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹93.5L – ₹182.8L | RSU₹8.8L – ₹25.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Meta's pay bands for Design Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7.6L – ₹14L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹13.6L – ₹25.5L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹23.8L – ₹44.2L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹37.4L – ₹69.7L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What DevOps / SREs actually earn at Meta in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹23.8L – ₹41.6L | RSU₹3L – ₹7.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹47.6L – ₹91.8L | RSU₹5.8L – ₹16.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹85L – ₹170L | RSU₹10.2L – ₹30.6L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹136L – ₹255L | RSU₹16.7L – ₹45.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Meta's pay bands for Engineering Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹119L – ₹212.5L | RSU₹11.6L – ₹29.7L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Finance Managers at Meta India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.2L – ₹20.4L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹20.4L – ₹40.8L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹37.4L – ₹74L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Meta's pay bands for Frontend Developers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17L – ₹32.3L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹30.6L – ₹57.8L | RSU₹2.9L – ₹8.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹59.5L – ₹110.5L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹15.5L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹93.5L – ₹165.8L | RSU₹9.1L – ₹23.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Meta's pay bands for HR Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17L – ₹32.3L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹30.6L – ₹57.8L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.3L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹76.5L – ₹140.2L | RSU₹2.1L – ₹5.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Meta's pay bands for Legal Counsels in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.2L – ₹20.4L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹20.4L – ₹40.8L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹37.4L – ₹74L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.5L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹59.5L – ₹114.8L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Marketing Managers at Meta India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.2L – ₹18.7L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹20.4L – ₹40.8L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹37.4L – ₹79.9L | RSU₹1L – ₹3.2L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹85L – ₹170L | RSU₹2.3L – ₹6.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What ML Engineers actually earn at Meta in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹24L – ₹60L | RSU₹4L – ₹11L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹48L – ₹136L | RSU₹9L – ₹24L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹85L – ₹255L | RSU₹15L – ₹46L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹136L – ₹374L | RSU₹24L – ₹67L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹170L – ₹476L | RSU₹31L – ₹86L/yr |
Role
What Operations Managers actually earn at Meta in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.6L – ₹23.8L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹23.8L – ₹45.9L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹42.5L – ₹85L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.7L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹93.5L – ₹182.8L | RSU₹1.3L – ₹3.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + variable payout + city/region/team scope + allowances. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Program Managers at Meta India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17L – ₹37L | RSU₹2L – ₹4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹31L – ₹85L | RSU₹3L – ₹9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹60L – ₹162L | RSU₹6L – ₹16L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹94L – ₹238L | RSU₹9L – ₹24L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹128L – ₹306L | RSU₹13L – ₹31L/yr |
Role
Meta's pay bands for QA Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.2L – ₹20.4L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹20.4L – ₹37.4L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹34L – ₹63.8L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.8L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹54.4L – ₹99.5L | RSU₹2.3L – ₹6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Sales / Account Executives actually earn at Meta in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11.9L – ₹21.2L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹23.8L – ₹45.9L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹1.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹42.5L – ₹89.2L | RSU₹1.1L – ₹3.5L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹119L – ₹246.5L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹9.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + OTE realism + quota attainment + accelerator terms. HR posture: "This role is incentive-heavy; fixed salary has limited flexibility."
Role
Meta's pay bands for Tech Leads in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹85L – ₹170L | RSU₹10.2L – ₹30.6L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹136L – ₹255L | RSU₹16.7L – ₹45.9L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹170L – ₹323L | RSU₹20.8L – ₹58.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Role
Total CTC ranges for UX Designers at Meta India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7L – ₹41L | RSU₹1L – ₹5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹27L – ₹77L | RSU₹3L – ₹9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹48L – ₹136L | RSU₹6L – ₹16L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹77L – ₹204L | RSU₹9L – ₹24L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹102L – ₹255L | RSU₹12L – ₹31L/yr |
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