MITRE employees working as Senior Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 40 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior Systems Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $140,988 per year (estimate) and goes up to $319,655 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Systems Engineer at MITRE is $185,884 per year or $89 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $271,179 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $154,178 (25th percentile) and $227,321 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 115 salaries submitted by MITRE Senior Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Senior Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $74 and $109 per hour.
Senior Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,848 and $18,943 monthly.