Lockheed Martin employees working as Sr. System engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 26 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Sr. System engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Sr. System engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,554 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,318 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Sr. System engineer at Lockheed Martin is $152,132 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $231,346 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $123,055 (25th percentile) and $190,211 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Sr. System engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Sr. System engineer professionals typically earn between $59 and $91 per hour.
Sr. System engineer professionals typically earn between $10,255 and $15,851 monthly.