Lockheed Martin employees working as Principal Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Systems Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,309 per year (estimate) and goes up to $320,590 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $226,964 per year or $109 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $341,881 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $185,356 (25th percentile) and $282,567 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 35 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Principal Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $89 and $136 per hour.
Principal Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,446 and $23,547 monthly.