MITRE employees working as Principal Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 105 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Principal Software Development Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Development Engineer at MITRE is $246,843 per year or $119 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $372,052 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $201,581 (25th percentile) and $307,434 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by MITRE Principal Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Principal Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $97 and $148 per hour.
Principal Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,798 and $25,620 monthly.