Lockheed Martin employees working as Senior Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 178 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior Systems Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £38,401 per year (estimate) and goes up to £91,313 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin is £186,491 per year or £90 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £271,822 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £154,764 (25th percentile) and £227,954 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 31 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Senior Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.