MITRE employees working as Senior Software Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 10 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior Software Systems Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Systems Engineer at MITRE is $222,838 per year or $107 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $332,709 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $182,735 (25th percentile) and $276,049 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 33 salaries submitted by MITRE Senior Software Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Senior Software Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $88 and $133 per hour.
Senior Software Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,228 and $23,004 monthly.