The salary trajectory of a a Program Quality Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $57,698 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,521 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Program Quality Engineer at Lockheed Martin is $82,475 per year or $40 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $115,992 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $68,920 (25th percentile) and $98,697 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Lockheed Martin Program Quality Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.