The salary trajectory of a an Associate Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $73,592 per year (estimate) and goes up to $109,393 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Design Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $73,592 per year or $35 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $97,771 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $63,368 (25th percentile) and $85,466 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Associate Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.