Lockheed Martin employees working as Chief Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 6% higher than the average of Chief Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Chief Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $170,313 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,785 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Chief Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $275,346 per year or $132 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $471,521 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $210,324 (25th percentile) and $368,285 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 17 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Chief Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Chief Engineer professionals typically earn between $101 and $177 per hour.
Chief Engineer professionals typically earn between $17,527 and $30,690 monthly.