Lockheed Martin employees working as AI/ML Research Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is in line with the average of AI/ML Research Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a AI/ML Research Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $122,082 per year (estimate) and goes up to $322,059 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a AI/ML Research Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $152,962 per year or $74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $237,553 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $122,613 (25th percentile) and $193,572 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin AI/ML Research Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
AI/ML Research Engineer professionals typically earn between $59 and $93 per hour.
AI/ML Research Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,218 and $16,131 monthly.