Lockheed Martin employees working as Systems Engineer, Senior in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 179 ratings. This is 6% higher than the average of Systems Engineer, Senior professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems Engineer, Senior ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,580 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,395 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Systems Engineer, Senior at Lockheed Martin is $203,312 per year or $98 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $311,680 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $163,918 (25th percentile) and $255,391 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 500 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Systems Engineer, Senior professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Systems Engineer, Senior professionals typically earn between $79 and $123 per hour.
Systems Engineer, Senior professionals typically earn between $13,660 and $21,283 monthly.