Lockheed Martin employees working as Software Engineer - Staff in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 91 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer - Staff professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer - Staff ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,788 per year (estimate) and goes up to $473,717 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer - Staff at Lockheed Martin is $138,510 per year or $67 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $217,684 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $110,224 (25th percentile) and $176,382 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 147 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Software Engineer - Staff professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Engineer - Staff professionals typically earn between $53 and $85 per hour.
Software Engineer - Staff professionals typically earn between $9,185 and $14,699 monthly.