MITRE employees working as Lead Systems Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Lead Systems Software Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Systems Software 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 Systems Software Engineer at MITRE is $211,207 per year or $102 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $317,979 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $172,251 (25th percentile) and $262,796 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by MITRE Lead Systems Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Lead Systems Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $83 and $126 per hour.
Lead Systems Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $14,354 and $21,900 monthly.