MITRE employees working as Principal Software Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 37 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Software Systems Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Systems Engineer at MITRE is $245,645 per year or $118 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $372,872 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $199,698 (25th percentile) and $307,101 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by MITRE Principal Software Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Software Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $96 and $148 per hour.
Principal Software Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,641 and $25,592 monthly.