Lockheed Martin employees working as Systems Engineer Senior Staff in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 47 ratings. This is in line with the average of Systems Engineer Senior Staff professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems Engineer Senior Staff ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,052 per year (estimate) and goes up to $319,839 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Systems Engineer Senior Staff at Lockheed Martin is $192,515 per year or $93 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $297,182 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $154,744 (25th percentile) and $242,791 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 63 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Systems Engineer Senior Staff professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Systems Engineer Senior Staff professionals typically earn between $74 and $117 per hour.
Systems Engineer Senior Staff professionals typically earn between $12,895 and $20,233 monthly.