MIT employees working as Assistant Professor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 18% higher than the average of Assistant Professor professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Assistant Professor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $130,044 per year (estimate) and goes up to $157,118 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Assistant Professor at MIT is $157,131 per year or $76 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $287,549 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $117,848 (25th percentile) and $219,983 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 169 salaries submitted by MIT Assistant Professor professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Assistant Professor professionals typically earn between $57 and $106 per hour.
Assistant Professor professionals typically earn between $9,821 and $18,332 monthly.