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Senior Systems Engineer

Average Senior Systems Engineer with Engineering Design Skills Salary at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

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$107,894
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$76k
MEDIAN
$108k
90%
$145k

The average salary for a Senior Systems Engineer is $107,894 in 2025

Base Salary
$76k - $145k
Bonus
$0 - $500
Profit Sharing
$0 - $5k
Total Pay
$76k - $150k
Based on 10 salary profiles (last updated Aug 09 2018)
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What Do Senior Systems Engineers Do?

Senior Systems Engineer Tasks
  • Oversee the planning, design and implementation of system engineering projects.
  • May be responsible for designing a data contingency plan or data disaster recovery plan.
  • Install, configure and upgrade and enhancements to software/hardware/network systems.
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Systems Engineer

Medical
75%
Dental
75%
Vision
50%
None
25%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Systems Engineers

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Senior Systems Engineers

What is the highest pay for Senior Systems Engineers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Systems Engineer is $145k / year

What is the lowest pay for Senior Systems Engineers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Systems Engineer is $76k / year

How can Senior Systems Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Systems Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Systems Engineer that oversees more junior Senior Systems Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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