Discontinued — last reported Q4 '22
Operating Expenses
Compensation and benefits
Meta Platforms, Inc. Compensation and benefits decreased by 4.0% to $3.01B in Q4 2022 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 25.0%, from $2.41B to $3.01B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2022Feb 2, 2023
How to read this metric
An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.
Detailed definition
Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...
Peer comparison
Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.
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compensation_and_benefitsHistorical Data
7 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.55B | $2.38B | $2.41B | $2.50B | $3.35B | $3.13B | $3.01B |
| QoQ Change | — | -6.6% | +1.2% | +3.8% | +34.1% | -6.5% | -4.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +31.5% | +31.7% | +25.0% |
Range$2.38B – $3.35B
CAGR+11.7%
Avg YoY Growth+29.4%
Median YoY Growth+31.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family of Apps | $9.03B | $9.34B | $10.65B | $10.93B | $12.08B |
| Reality Labs | $2.78B | $2.52B | $2.59B | $2.86B | $2.55B |
| Total | — | — | — | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) reported compensation and benefits of $3.01B in Q4 2022.
- How has Meta Platforms, Inc.'s compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- Meta Platforms, Inc.'s compensation and benefits increased by 25.0% year-over-year, from $2.41B to $3.01B.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.