MITRE employees working as Lead Software Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 97 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Lead Software Systems Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Systems 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 Lead Software Systems Engineer at MITRE is $215,672 per year or $104 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $329,039 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $174,612 (25th percentile) and $270,306 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by MITRE Lead Software Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Lead Software Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $84 and $130 per hour.
Lead Software Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $14,551 and $22,526 monthly.