Lockheed Martin employees working as System Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 525 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 £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 System Engineer at Lockheed Martin is £131,260 per year or £63 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £200,558 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £105,902 (25th percentile) and £164,540 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 65 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin System Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.