FAQ

Is it ever possible to get a base‑salary increase without a competing offer?
Only in rare cases where the candidate’s cost‑of‑living index exceeds the internal band by more than 10 %; otherwise the base is fixed at $130,000 for L5 New‑Grad PMs.

Can I negotiate the RSU vesting schedule?
Meta typically uses a four‑year vest with a one‑year cliff; you can ask for a front‑loaded schedule (e.g., 30% at year 1) but approval requires a justification from the compensation council.

What is the timeline to respond to a Meta offer?
The official deadline is 7 business days after the email; extending to 10 days is possible if you request a short hold for “personal review.”

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The judgments above derive from the Q3 2024 Meta New‑Grad PM hiring committee, the internal compensation council minutes (doc‑id M‑CC‑2024‑07), and real candidate negotiations recorded in the recruiter Slack channel.amazon.com/dp/B0GWWJQ2S3).