Does Lockheed Martin pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lockheed Martin employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lockheed Martin. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lockheed Martin?

84% of Lockheed Martin employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lockheed Martin 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lockheed Martin?

Software Engineer (905) , Systems Engineer (680) , Senior Software Engineer (293) , Engineer (246) , Intern (188) , Senior Systems Engineer (187) , Financial Analyst (177) , Mechanical Engineer (166) , Manufacturing Engineer (134) , Program Manager (113) , Associate Software Engineer (111) , Project Manager (111) , Subcontract Administrator (103) , Quality Engineer (94) , Project Engineer (89)

What are the pros of working at Lockheed Martin according to real employee reviews?

"Good Benefits and a full catalog of potential tech careers can be had working for them." ((in 1599 reviews)); "Pay is good and most of the people you work with are of similar mind set." ((in 1120 reviews)); "They employ a very dynamic and talented workforce and encourage a good work/ life balance." ((in 1031 reviews)); "People are fair to work with a few bad apples but other than that most people are great." ((in 908 reviews)); "Great opportunities to learn about engineering and complex systems" ((in 318 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lockheed Martin according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and hard to get things accomplished" ((in 586 reviews)); "Some managers have absolutely zero clue how anything actually gets done and are poor leaders." ((in 289 reviews)); "Senior leadership had a very difficult time articulating that overall strategy and direction for the division." ((in 159 reviews)); "Literal no training and you are told to train yourself in outside programs you have to pay for." ((in 142 reviews)); "The upper management is horrible" ((in 132 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lockheed Martin layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Lockheed Martin layoffs and their outlook for job security at Lockheed Martin in 2026.

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4K reviews

3.0

Apr 8, 2025

Isolation

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Benefits are very very good

Cons

Isolating work environment for any new hire.

3.0

Apr 4, 2025

Decent pay

Mfg planner

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Always busy paid weekly good benefits

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Always busy short handed lack training

4.0

Apr 11, 2025

LM

Integrated program planner

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Health/life benefits 401k 6% plus matching contributions

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Different schedules for different programs based on customer requirements. 4x10, 9x80 work weeks etc.

5.0

Apr 2, 2025

Growth

Multi functional manufacturing supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Tons of growth opportunity.. connects to people with business experience. Great benefits. Abilities to work with multiple groups of people with different skillsets.

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Could be stressful at times. Very demanding.

4.0

Apr 10, 2025

Solid company

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent benefits, 10% 401k company contribution

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Limited pay raises in non promotion years

4.0

Apr 8, 2025

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Subcontract administrator associate

Recommend

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Compensation and Benefits: Lockheed Martin provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and educational assistance. Professional Development: The company supports career growth through training programs and opportunities for advancement.

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Management Variability: Some employees report inconsistent management practices and communication issues, which can affect job satisfaction. Job Search | Indeed Advancement Challenges: There are mentions of limited promotion opportunities and slow career progression in certain departments

4.0

Apr 2, 2025

Great benefits

Manufacturing engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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Great overall benefits even though pay can be on the lower end.

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Lower Pay compared to other companies

4.0

Apr 9, 2025

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Manufacturing planner associate

Recommend

CEO approval

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Good benefits, Flex Time, 4/10s, Occasional Overtime, Many opportunities for growth and learning.

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Union/Salary tension, Some departments have poor communication.

4.0

Apr 12, 2025

Great Company to work for

Mechanical design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and flexible work schedule

Cons

Lower pay than other rivals

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