Business Segments · Labor and Related Expense
Reality Labs — Labor and Related Expense
Meta Platforms, Inc. Reality Labs — Labor and Related Expense decreased by 11.1% to $2.55B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 8.4%, from $2.78B to $2.55B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Reality Labs — Labor and Related Expense shows an upward trend with a 11.5% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
Rolls up toCompensation and benefits
How to read this metric
Rising expenses signal aggressive hiring and talent retention efforts in highly competitive technical fields.
Detailed definition
Total compensation costs for employees dedicated to the Reality Labs segment, including salaries, benefits, and share-ba...
Peer comparison
Similar to R&D-heavy labor costs at specialized hardware or deep-tech firms.
Metric ID:
meta_segment_reality_labs_labor_and_related_expenseHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.94B | $1.94B | $1.94B | $1.94B | $2.24B | $2.24B | $2.24B | $2.24B | $2.46B | $2.60B | $2.66B | $2.50B | $2.78B | $2.52B | $2.59B | $2.86B | $2.55B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +15.1% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +10.0% | +5.8% | +2.1% | -5.9% | +11.2% | -9.1% | +2.8% | +10.4% | -11.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +15.1% | +15.1% | +15.1% | +15.1% | +10.0% | +16.3% | +18.8% | +11.7% | +13.0% | -3.0% | -2.3% | +14.7% | -8.4% |
Range$1.94B – $2.86B
CAGR+7.0%
Avg YoY Growth+10.1%
Median YoY Growth+14.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Meta Platforms, Inc.'s reality labs — labor and related expense?
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) reported reality labs — labor and related expense of $2.55B in Q1 2026.
- How has Meta Platforms, Inc.'s reality labs — labor and related expense changed year-over-year?
- Meta Platforms, Inc.'s reality labs — labor and related expense decreased by 8.4% year-over-year, from $2.78B to $2.55B.
- What is the long-term trend for Meta Platforms, Inc.'s reality labs — labor and related expense?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Meta Platforms, Inc.'s reality labs — labor and related expense has grown at a 11.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.77B to $10.76B.
- What does reality labs — labor and related expense mean?
- The total cost of paying employees who work on VR and AR projects.