Lockheed Martin employees working as Software Engineer Senior Staff in Reston have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 24 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer Senior Staff professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer Senior Staff ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,711 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,517 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer Senior Staff at Lockheed Martin is $220,424 per year or $106 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $339,043 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $178,077 (25th percentile) and $277,641 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 44 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Software Engineer Senior Staff professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer Senior Staff professionals typically earn between $86 and $133 per hour.
Software Engineer Senior Staff professionals typically earn between $14,840 and $23,137 monthly.