Lockheed Martin employees working as Senior Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 176 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior Systems Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $140,988 per year (estimate) and goes up to $319,655 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $185,884 per year or $89 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $271,179 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $154,178 (25th percentile) and $227,321 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 496 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Senior Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Senior Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $74 and $109 per hour.
Senior Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,848 and $18,943 monthly.