Lockheed Martin employees working as Senior Staff Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 23 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior Staff Software Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Staff Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,318 per year (estimate) and goes up to $475,927 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $298,601 per year or $144 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $478,017 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $236,293 (25th percentile) and $384,631 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 44 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Senior Staff Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Staff Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $114 and $185 per hour.
Senior Staff Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $19,691 and $32,053 monthly.