MITRE employees working as Lead AI Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 10 ratings. This is in line with the average of Lead AI Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead AI Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $122,755 per year (estimate) and goes up to $325,220 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead AI Engineer at MITRE is $200,063 per year or $96 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $315,777 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $158,850 (25th percentile) and $255,370 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by MITRE Lead AI Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead AI Engineer professionals typically earn between $76 and $123 per hour.
Lead AI Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,238 and $21,281 monthly.
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