MITRE employees working as Sr. Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 46 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Sr. Software Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Sr. Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,691 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,482 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Sr. Software Engineer at MITRE is $211,310 per year or $102 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $338,440 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $166,600 (25th percentile) and $271,962 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by MITRE Sr. Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Sr. Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $80 and $131 per hour.
Sr. Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,883 and $22,663 monthly.