Lockheed Martin employees working as Systems Engineer, Senior in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 177 ratings. This is in line with the average of Systems Engineer, Senior professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems Engineer, Senior ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,065 per year (estimate) and goes up to $319,875 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Systems Engineer, Senior at Lockheed Martin is $203,090 per year or $98 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $312,092 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $163,518 (25th percentile) and $255,445 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 496 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Systems Engineer, Senior professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Systems Engineer, Senior professionals typically earn between $79 and $123 per hour.
Systems Engineer, Senior professionals typically earn between $13,627 and $21,287 monthly.