MITRE employees working as Principal Systems Engineer/Program Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 116 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Principal Systems Engineer/Program Manager professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Systems Engineer/Program Manager at MITRE is $227,094 per year or $109 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $339,908 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $186,150 (25th percentile) and $281,749 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by MITRE Principal Systems Engineer/Program Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Systems Engineer/Program Manager professionals typically earn between $89 and $135 per hour.
Principal Systems Engineer/Program Manager professionals typically earn between $15,513 and $23,479 monthly.