Meta Data Engineer salary
Based on 291 H-1B filings by Meta, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Database Architect, Data Architect
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $157,878 |
| 25th | $181,500 |
| 50th (median) | $207,946 |
| 75th | $225,410 |
| 90th | $250,130 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2022 | $166,472 | $155,000 | $189,365 | 240 |
| FY2023 | $192,244 | $171,272 | $202,971 | 191 |
| FY2024 | $190,434 | $177,627 | $209,720 | 184 |
| FY2025 | $203,000 | $182,583 | $218,504 | 135 |
| FY2026 | $210,801 | $180,398 | $229,000 | 156 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 152). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $175,684 | 18 |
| Level II · Qualified | $179,000 | 43 |
| Level III · Experienced | $199,234 | 61 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $218,761 | 152 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data engineer make at Meta?
In H-1B filings, Meta's median base salary for Data Engineer is $207,946; half of filings fall between $181,500 and $225,410. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Meta sponsor H-1B visas for data engineers?
Yes. Meta filed 291 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-1243 (Database Architects), so this page covers every job title Meta filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology