Lockheed Martin employees working as System Engineer senior in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 176 ratings. This is 6% higher than the average of System Engineer senior professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Engineer senior 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 senior at Lockheed Martin is $161,052 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $243,571 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $130,613 (25th percentile) and $200,749 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin System Engineer senior professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
System Engineer senior professionals typically earn between $63 and $97 per hour.
System Engineer senior professionals typically earn between $10,884 and $16,729 monthly.