Lockheed Martin employees working as Lead Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 4% lower than the average of Lead Systems Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,027 per year (estimate) and goes up to $319,765 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $207,206 per year or $100 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $308,959 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $169,960 (25th percentile) and $256,478 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Lead Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Lead Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $82 and $123 per hour.
Lead Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $14,163 and $21,373 monthly.