Lockheed Martin employees working as Design Engineer Sr. in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is in line with the average of Design Engineer Sr. professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Design Engineer Sr. ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,464 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,197 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer Sr. at Lockheed Martin is $165,224 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $243,628 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $136,000 (25th percentile) and $203,182 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Design Engineer Sr. professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Design Engineer Sr. professionals typically earn between $65 and $98 per hour.
Design Engineer Sr. professionals typically earn between $11,333 and $16,932 monthly.