Lockheed Martin employees working as Chief Architect in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is 15% higher than the average of Chief Architect professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Chief Architect ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $211,082 per year (estimate) and goes up to $285,184 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Chief Architect at Lockheed Martin is $243,727 per year or $117 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $379,870 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $195,182 (25th percentile) and $309,120 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Chief Architect professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Chief Architect professionals typically earn between $94 and $149 per hour.
Chief Architect professionals typically earn between $16,265 and $25,760 monthly.
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