MITRE employees working as System Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 95 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of System Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,531 per year (estimate) and goes up to $320,935 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Engineer at MITRE is $131,481 per year or $63 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $200,689 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $106,140 (25th percentile) and $164,725 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by MITRE System Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
System Engineer professionals typically earn between $51 and $79 per hour.
System Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,845 and $13,727 monthly.