Is MIT a good company to work for?

MIT has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 4,841 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 86% of employees would recommend working at MIT to a friend and 77% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about MIT have been left by employees working as Graduate Teaching Assistant , Teaching Assistant and Professor .

Does MIT pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MIT employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MIT. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MIT?

86% of MIT employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MIT 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MIT?

Research Assistant (307) , Graduate Research Assistant (221) , Postdoctoral Associate (216) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (138) , Graduate Student (127) , Postdoctoral Fellow (117) , PhD Student (115) , Research Scientist (98) , Researcher (81) , Undergraduate Researcher (81) , Graduate Student Researcher (65) , Administrative Assistant (62) , PhD Graduate Student (58) , Research Associate (58) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (56)

What are the pros of working at MIT according to real employee reviews?

"2. Great People: It can be great to collaborate with some of the smartest minds in the world" ((in 412 reviews)); "Benefits are great and the Credit union is fantastic." ((in 359 reviews)); "MIT offers great opportunities for their students to gain research and work experience." ((in 92 reviews)); "Good culture and can be improved" ((in 69 reviews)); "Good work life balance it is good" ((in 65 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MIT according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and difficult to find affordable housing in the area" ((in 204 reviews)); "Low salary and very competitive" ((in 188 reviews)); "Long hours during certain points of position but all was worth the time put in." ((in 71 reviews)); "Management is poor" ((in 40 reviews)); "Annoying HR and pushy supervisor." ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about MIT layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about MIT layoffs and their outlook for job security at MIT in 2026.

What are the top reviewed MIT locations?

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4.4

86% would recommend to a friend

(467 total reviews)

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77% positive business outlook

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4.3

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4.2

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4.1

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3.8

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3.8

Senior management

3.8

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5.0

Mar 6, 2014

If you want to learn, there isn't a better place on Earth

Graduate teaching assistant

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Pros

Access to the best academics in the world. Friendships that will last a life time.

Cons

Insane culture of hard work. Sink or swim. Might actually a Pro to work with others who are serious about their craft. Work place depends on your advisor. Do research on which PI will be best for you.

4.0

Jan 28, 2014

Interface with amazing people, great work-life balance

It developer

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Pros

Wonderful work-life balance. I was allowed to work from home as needed, the vacation schedule is very generous. Not much overtime expected. A lot of freedom in getting the job done - a great place for independently-minded workers. MIT is a fun place! The staff gets to participate in many of the events and extra-curricular activities for students such as the sailing club, MIT fitness center, etc. Food trucks. Enough said.

Cons

In most academic support roles there is no clear career path. This makes it tricky to progress in a career if you're in administration.

4.0

Jan 26, 2014

the smartest people in the world, but occasionally myopic

Anonymous employee

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Pros

always challenging with a collaborative environment, smart people with a variety of backgrounds and from many different cultures. great funding and full of innovation and support for new ideas

Cons

a little too theoretical, sometimes not well "hooked" into industry and the world of business.

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