Lockheed Martin employees working as Lead Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 4% lower than the average of Lead Systems Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £38,382 per year (estimate) and goes up to £91,350 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin is £207,231 per year or £100 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £308,988 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £169,984 (25th percentile) and £256,505 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 69 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Lead Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.