MIT employees working as Mechanical Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Mechanical Engineer professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Mechanical Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $115,309 per year (estimate) and goes up to $237,302 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Mechanical Engineer at MIT is $124,277 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $194,336 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $98,936 (25th percentile) and $157,708 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by MIT Mechanical Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Mechanical Engineer professionals typically earn between $48 and $76 per hour.
Mechanical Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,245 and $13,142 monthly.