Meta employees working as Database Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 38% lower than the average of Database Engineer professionals at Meta worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Database Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Database Engineer at Meta is $146,376 per year or $70 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $219,971 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $119,196 (25th percentile) and $181,854 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 22 salaries submitted by Meta Database Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Database Engineer professionals typically earn between $57 and $87 per hour.
Database Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,933 and $15,155 monthly.