MITRE employees working as Lead Cybersecurity Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 26 ratings. This is in line with the average of Lead Cybersecurity Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer at MITRE is $203,255 per year or $98 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $309,228 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $164,629 (25th percentile) and $254,291 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 20 salaries submitted by MITRE Lead Cybersecurity Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer professionals typically earn between $79 and $122 per hour.
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,719 and $21,191 monthly.