Lockheed Martin employees working as Lead Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 20% lower than the average of Lead Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $93,512 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,726 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $194,199 per year or $93 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $309,661 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $153,408 (25th percentile) and $249,298 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Lead Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Lead Engineer professionals typically earn between $74 and $120 per hour.
Lead Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,784 and $20,775 monthly.