Lockheed Martin employees working as System Engineer Sr in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 26 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of System Engineer Sr professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Engineer Sr ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,567 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,357 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Engineer Sr at Lockheed Martin is $147,108 per year or $71 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $216,821 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $120,911 (25th percentile) and $180,805 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin System Engineer Sr professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
System Engineer Sr professionals typically earn between $58 and $87 per hour.
System Engineer Sr professionals typically earn between $10,076 and $15,067 monthly.