Lockheed Martin employees working as AI/ML Research Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is in line with the average of AI/ML Research Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a AI/ML Research Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $122,560 per year (estimate) and goes up to $324,269 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a AI/ML Research Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $153,938 per year or $74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $238,792 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $123,480 (25th percentile) and $194,686 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin AI/ML Research Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
AI/ML Research Engineer professionals typically earn between $59 and $94 per hour.
AI/ML Research Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,290 and $16,224 monthly.