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Severance Pay at Meta — What to Expect & How to Negotiate

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The figures below are drawn from public news reporting about its November 2022 layoffs (~11,000 roles). Severance packages vary by role, tenure, and date, change over time, and are not guaranteed. Use them as a negotiating benchmark, not a promise — and confirm anything specific directly.

For Meta’s November 2022 layoffs of roughly 11,000 people, the founder’s public letter and subsequent reporting described severance of about 16 weeks of base pay plus roughly 2 additional weeks per year of service, vesting of the next RSU tranche, payment of remaining PTO, and around 6 months of healthcare.

As always, the actual number depends on level, tenure, and the specific round, and isn’t guaranteed. Use the reported figures as a benchmark and the estimate below for your own situation.

Meta vs. typical tech severance

Meta and Google reported near-identical baselines — roughly 16 weeks + 2 weeks/year — which has become a common reference point in tech.

Meta (reported)Typical tech severance
Base severance~16 weeks reported1–2 weeks per year of service (more at senior levels)
Per year of service+~2 weeks reportedIncluded above
EquityNext RSU vest reportedUnvested equity usually forfeited
Healthcare~6 months reportedCOBRA continuation, often unsubsidized

Estimate your own Meta severance

The reported package is a benchmark, not your number. Estimate a fair range for your role and tenure, then negotiate against whatever you were actually offered.

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Figures from public reporting of Meta’s November 2022 layoffs. LayoffMath is not affiliated with Meta. This page provides educational estimates only and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed employment attorney.