Lockheed Martin employees working as Principal Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Systems Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,387 per year (estimate) and goes up to $320,820 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $227,126 per year or $109 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $342,103 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $185,496 (25th percentile) and $282,759 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 34 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Principal Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $89 and $136 per hour.
Principal Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,458 and $23,563 monthly.