The Complete Guide to Meta Employee Benefits

If you’re a Meta employee or considering joining the company, you’ve probably heard that its employee benefits are among the most comprehensive in the tech industry. From strong health coverage to financial wellness programs and lifestyle perks, Meta’s benefits are designed to support both your career and your life outside of work.

Each fall, typically between October and November, Meta holds its annual open enrollment period. This is your opportunity to review your benefits, make updates, and ensure your selections align with your personal and financial goals for the year ahead.

As a financial planner for women in leadership, I’ve guided many clients through open enrollment, and I know it can feel overwhelming. The way through is simple: take it step by step and resist defaulting to last year’s elections.

Here’s a clear overview of Meta’s employee benefits to help you choose what fits your life right now and make confident, informed decisions this open enrollment season.

Compensation

Meta’s compensation package typically combines salary, bonuses, and equity to recognize your work and help you grow your financial future. It’s designed to provide steady income today while giving you room to build lasting wealth over time.

• Base salary, bonuses, and equity. Employees typically receive a competitive salary, along with cash or sign-on bonuses and annual performance incentives.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Equity grants often make up a meaningful portion of total compensation, giving employees a stake in Meta’s long-term success.
  • RSUs represent shares of company stock that are granted to you and vest over time, meaning you’ll receive the shares (and can sell them) once specific service or time-based conditions are met.
  • Meta’s RSU vesting schedule operates on a quarterly basis over a four-year period, with vesting dates typically on February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15 each year.

Retirement and Financial Benefits

Meta provides a variety of financial benefits to help you save for the future and build long-term security.

• 401(k) with company match. Meta matches 50% of employee contributions up to half the IRS limit, for a maximum company match of $11,750 in 2025. All contributions are immediately vested, so the company match belongs to you from the start.
• After-tax 401(k) (“Mega Backdoor Roth”). Employees can make additional after-tax contributions and convert them to Roth savings, allowing for more tax-efficient growth. In simple terms, this strategy lets high earners save more than the standard 401(k) limit and move those extra savings into a Roth account, where future withdrawals can be tax-free.
• Equity through RSUs. Restricted Stock Units can represent a significant part of total compensation and may become a valuable long-term asset.
• Financial coaching and tax education. Meta provides access to financial professionals who can help employees make informed decisions about saving, investing, and managing equity compensation.
• Death benefits. If an employee passes away, the family may receive 50% of base salary each month for 10 years, and children may receive $1,000 per month for 10 years. For example, if an employee’s base salary is $200,000, their family would receive $100,000 per year for a decade, providing meaningful financial support during a difficult time.

Health and Wellness Benefits

Meta’s health and wellness benefits are built to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and have access to care when you need it.

• Comprehensive coverage. Meta employees can choose from several nationwide and regional medical plans, all of which include dental and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Virtual care. Employees have access to licensed medical professionals for both routine and urgent needs through convenient online services.
• Mental health support. Programs include therapy and counseling services, mental health resources, and second-opinion consultations for complex medical issues.
• Wellness reimbursement. Employees can be reimbursed for eligible expenses like fitness classes, gym memberships, or mindfulness programs.
• Lifestyle wellness options. Employees can take advantage of wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mindfulness apps designed to support overall well-being.

Meta also offers cash plans for common healthcare expenses, as well as access to cancer screenings and nutrition support to help you make smart choices about your health. Additionally, employees can eat for free at Meta’s on-site restaurants and cafés, a perk that not only saves money but also makes the workday a little easier.

Paid Time Off and Leave

Meta’s employee benefits include generous leave policies that support rest, family time, and personal growth.

• Paid time off. Employees receive up to 21 days of vacation, 12 paid holidays, and 2 additional discretionary days each year.
• Sick and emergency leave. Meta provides unlimited paid sick time and up to 20 days of emergency paid time off for unexpected events or personal needs.
• Volunteer and bereavement leave. Employees may take 10 to 20 days of paid time off, depending on the situation, whether volunteering or taking time to grieve the loss of a loved one.
• Parental leave. New parents receive 6–8 weeks of paid maternity leave and 4 months of paid parental leave for bonding with a new child.
• Sabbatical (“Meta Recharge”). After five years of service, employees are eligible for a 30-day paid sabbatical to rest, travel, or recharge.
• Disability coverage. Short-term disability (up to 26 weeks) and long-term disability benefits provide income protection during extended illness or injury.

Meta’s benefits package also includes Global Travel Days for personal travel, enabling employees to work from another city or country.

Family and Lifestyle Perks

Meta provides a wide range of benefits to support employees’ families, personal interests, and communities.

• Meta Choice Benefit. Each year, employees receive a $2,000 flexible allowance that can be used for eligible expenses such as childcare, fitness memberships, or financial education.
• Commuter and sustainability programs. Meta encourages eco-friendly commuting with initiatives like the Cycle to Work program and other green travel incentives.
• Back-up childcare. Employees have access to 15 days per year of back-up childcare when regular arrangements fall through.
• Charitable giving and volunteer programs. Meta supports giving back through donation matching and paid volunteer leave for community involvement.
• Personal development benefits. Employees can access language learning resources, legal assistance, and environmental initiatives that encourage continued learning and purpose-driven growth.

In addition, Meta offers family planning support, including fertility, adoption and surrogacy assistance.

How to Approach Meta’s Open Enrollment with Confidence

Sorting through employee benefits can feel like a full-time job, but a few simple steps can make the process far less stressful and far more effective.

1. Start early. Don’t wait until the last day of enrollment to make decisions. Give yourself time to review what’s changed, compare plan options, and ask questions if something isn’t clear.
2. Focus on your biggest expenses first. Health coverage and retirement savings usually have the biggest financial impact. Make sure your medical plan still fits your needs and that you’re contributing enough to capture Meta’s full 401(k) match.
3. Think about how your life has changed. New family members, different health needs, or a shift in goals can all affect which benefits make the most sense this year.
4. Use the tools available. Meta provides a range of resources that can help you make informed choices. Be sure to take advantage of them.
5. Review your equity and tax picture. If you receive RSUs or take advantage of the Mega Backdoor Roth, be sure your financial and tax strategies work together. These benefits can be powerful wealth-building tools, but timing and tax treatment matter. If you’d like help evaluating your options, Align Financial Solutions can walk you through how each piece fits into your broader financial plan.
6. Don’t overlook smaller benefits. Programs like Meta Choice, wellness reimbursements, or volunteer leave can add real value to your overall package. Make sure you’re using what’s available to you.
7. Revisit your beneficiaries. While you’re updating your benefits, confirm that your beneficiary designations on retirement and insurance accounts are current and accurate. Keeping this information up to date ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes and can help your loved ones avoid unnecessary complications later.

Making the Most of Your Meta Employee Benefits

Meta’s benefits touch nearly every part of life, from your paycheck and investments to your health, family, and time to recharge. The key to getting the most from them is to approach open enrollment with intention.

Take a few minutes to reflect on the changes in your life over the past year and where you want to go next. Then, make choices that align with that vision, whether that’s increasing your 401(k) contributions, exploring a wellness benefit you haven’t tried yet, or planning ahead for a future sabbatical. Each of these decisions is a step toward living well today while building lasting financial security for tomorrow.

And remember, you don’t have to sort through it all on your own. At Align Financial Solutions, we help women leaders make confident, informed decisions about their finances and benefits. Together, we’ll review your options, clarify what matters most, and create a plan that supports the life you want to live. Schedule a 15-minute Align Call to begin your journey.