Lockheed Martin employees working as Senior System Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 171 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior System Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior System Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,374 per year (estimate) and goes up to $320,782 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior System Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $165,753 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $249,891 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,814 (25th percentile) and $206,312 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Senior System Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior System Engineer professionals typically earn between $65 and $99 per hour.
Senior System Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,234 and $17,193 monthly.