MITRE employees working as Project Lead in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 13 ratings. This is 16% higher than the average of Project Lead professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Project Lead ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $95,357 per year (estimate) and goes up to $210,379 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Project Lead at MITRE is $119,030 per year or $57 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $217,825 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $89,273 (25th percentile) and $166,642 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 22 salaries submitted by MITRE Project Lead professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Project Lead professionals typically earn between $43 and $80 per hour.
Project Lead professionals typically earn between $7,439 and $13,887 monthly.