MITRE employees working as Lead Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 26 ratings. This is in line with the average of Lead Systems Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,619 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,510 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Systems Engineer at MITRE is $208,533 per year or $100 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $310,515 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $171,183 (25th percentile) and $257,929 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 96 salaries submitted by MITRE Lead Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $82 and $124 per hour.
Lead Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $14,265 and $21,494 monthly.