Lockheed Martin employees working as System Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 516 ratings. This is in line with the average of System Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,341 per year (estimate) and goes up to $320,590 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $131,414 per year or $63 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $200,650 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $106,069 (25th percentile) and $164,669 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 85 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin System Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
System Engineer professionals typically earn between $51 and $79 per hour.
System Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,839 and $13,722 monthly.