MITRE
MITRE Corporation is a private, not-for-profit organization established in 1958, originally as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Lincoln Laboratory. It serves as a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) primarily for the U.S. government. MITRE's mission includes providing engineering and technical guidance, particularly in areas such as national security, aviation, cybersecurity, and healthcare. Headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, with a significant presence in McLean, Virginia, MITRE operates multiple FFRDCs and collaborates with various U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration. The organization specializes in systems engineering, research, and development services, focusing on public interest and national security. Its work encompasses designing advanced defense systems, supporting air traffic control modernization, conducting independent research, and providing cybersecurity solutions to protect critical government networks. MITRE is committed to delivering unbiased technical expertise to support government missions.
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MITRE went from 7,959 employees in Jul 2023 to 7,972 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 275 people joined, 227 left.
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How many employees does MITRE have?
MITRE has about 7,972 employees, down 0.5% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
What is MITRE's revenue per employee?
MITRE makes about $251K in revenue per employee, based on $2B annual revenue and 7,972 employees.
How much does MITRE pay?
6figr has 224 salary profiles for MITRE in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the MITRE salaries page. See MITRE salaries
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