MITRE employees working as Chief Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 11% higher than the average of Chief Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Chief Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $170,005 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,515 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Chief Engineer at MITRE is $273,992 per year or $132 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $469,287 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $209,260 (25th percentile) and $366,502 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 41 salaries submitted by MITRE Chief Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Chief Engineer professionals typically earn between $101 and $176 per hour.
Chief Engineer professionals typically earn between $17,438 and $30,542 monthly.