MITRE employees working as Software Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 138% higher than the average of Software Systems Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a 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 Software Systems Engineer at MITRE is $185,069 per year or $89 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $276,564 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $151,618 (25th percentile) and $229,356 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 35 salaries submitted by MITRE Software Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $73 and $110 per hour.
Software Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,635 and $19,113 monthly.