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 in line with 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 $141,451 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,012 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Systems Engineer Senior at Lockheed Martin is $177,985 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $268,309 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $144,745 (25th percentile) and $221,518 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 498 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Systems Engineer Senior professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Systems Engineer Senior professionals typically earn between $70 and $106 per hour.
Systems Engineer Senior professionals typically earn between $12,062 and $18,460 monthly.