Lockheed Martin employees working as Senior System Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 173 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior System Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior System Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,039 per year (estimate) and goes up to $319,802 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior System Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $165,513 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $249,803 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,540 (25th percentile) and $206,136 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Senior System Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Senior System Engineer professionals typically earn between $65 and $99 per hour.
Senior System Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,212 and $17,178 monthly.