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 176 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 $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 Systems Engineer Senior at Lockheed Martin is $177,365 per year or $85 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $267,709 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $144,143 (25th percentile) and $220,897 (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 $69 and $106 per hour.
Systems Engineer Senior professionals typically earn between $12,012 and $18,408 monthly.