Lockheed Martin employees working as Systems Engineer III in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Systems Engineer III professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems Engineer III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,065 per year (estimate) and goes up to $319,875 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Systems Engineer III at Lockheed Martin is $169,653 per year or $82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $245,070 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $141,097 (25th percentile) and $206,285 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Systems Engineer III professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Systems Engineer III professionals typically earn between $68 and $99 per hour.
Systems Engineer III professionals typically earn between $11,758 and $17,190 monthly.