Lockheed Martin employees working as Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Design Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,411 per year (estimate) and goes up to $244,675 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $122,360 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $193,388 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,870 (25th percentile) and $156,180 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 40 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $75 per hour.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,073 and $13,015 monthly.