Lockheed Martin employees working as System Engineer Senior Staff in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 48 ratings. This is in line with the average of System Engineer Senior Staff professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Engineer Senior Staff 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 System Engineer Senior Staff at Lockheed Martin is $183,242 per year or $88 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $276,038 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $149,111 (25th percentile) and $227,984 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin System Engineer Senior Staff professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
System Engineer Senior Staff professionals typically earn between $72 and $110 per hour.
System Engineer Senior Staff professionals typically earn between $12,426 and $18,999 monthly.