Lockheed Martin employees working as Sr Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 25 ratings. This is in line with the average of Sr Systems Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Sr Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,014 per year (estimate) and goes up to $319,728 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Sr Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $178,689 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $269,587 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $145,310 (25th percentile) and $222,511 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 54 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Sr Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Sr Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $70 and $107 per hour.
Sr Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,109 and $18,543 monthly.