Lockheed Martin employees working as Optical Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is in line with the average of Optical Engineer professionals at Lockheed Martin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Optical Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Optical Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $150,813 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $240,629 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $118,693 (25th percentile) and $193,424 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 23 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Optical Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Optical Engineer professionals typically earn between $57 and $93 per hour.
Optical Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,891 and $16,119 monthly.