Meta 401(k) at a glance
| Employer match | Meta gives a 50% match on your contributions. The match is capped at half the IRS employee limit, which is $12,250 in 2026. Catch-up contributions (age 50+) are also matched. |
|---|---|
| Vesting | ImmediateMatching contributions are 100% vested immediately. |
| Eligibility | Employees are eligible for the plan and the match from the first day of employment. |
| Roth 401(k) option | Yes |
| Pension | No |
| Plan provider | Fidelity |
| Who this applies to | US employees |
Good to know
- All sources are financial-advisor articles, not Meta plan documents.
- Sources agree on the $12,250 (2026) cap and immediate vesting, but one source describes the match as dollar-for-dollar up to half the IRS limit instead of 50% of contributions. The dollar cap is the same in both descriptions.
- The match is deposited as pre-tax money even when it matches Roth contributions.
Other Meta retirement benefits
- After-tax contributions with in-plan Roth conversion (mega backdoor Roth) are allowed up to the IRS total limit ($72,000 in 2026).
How to make the most of your Meta 401(k)
- Always get the full match. Contribute enough to earn every matching dollar. It is an instant return you cannot get anywhere else.
- Check your vesting date before you change jobs, so you do not leave unvested money behind.
- Pre-tax or Roth? If you expect a higher tax rate in retirement, Roth contributions can pay off. Model it with our Roth conversion calculator.
- Watch fees and prefer low-cost index or target-date funds in the plan lineup.
- Plan the whole picture: see how your state taxes retirement income before you decide where to retire.
Frequently asked questions
Does Meta match 401(k) contributions?
Meta gives a 50% match on your contributions. The match is capped at half the IRS employee limit, which is $12,250 in 2026. Catch-up contributions (age 50+) are also matched.
When does the Meta 401(k) match vest?
Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.
When can I join the Meta 401(k)?
Employees are eligible for the plan and the match from the first day of employment.
Sources (last verified 2026)
- Maximizing Your Meta Benefits: A Strategic Guide for 2026 — Coldstream (2026-08-20)
- Maximizing Your 401(k) Employer Match at Meta — TrueWealth Financial Partners (2026-02-23)
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