Lockheed Martin employees working as Chief Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 6% higher than the average of Chief Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Chief Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £47,851 per year (estimate) and goes up to £144,626 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Chief Engineer at Lockheed Martin is £275,377 per year or £132 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £471,572 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £210,348 (25th percentile) and £368,326 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Chief Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.