MIT employees working as Grad Student in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 13 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Grad Student professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Grad Student ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Grad Student at MIT is $103,658 per year or $50 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $170,747 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $80,365 (25th percentile) and $135,367 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 36 salaries submitted by MIT Grad Student professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Grad Student professionals typically earn between $39 and $65 per hour.
Grad Student professionals typically earn between $6,697 and $11,281 monthly.