Lockheed Martin employees working as Principal Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Principal Software Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,743 per year (estimate) and goes up to $473,482 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $286,189 per year or $138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $454,368 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $227,642 (25th percentile) and $367,016 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Principal Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Principal Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $109 and $176 per hour.
Principal Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $18,970 and $30,585 monthly.
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