MIT employees working as Research Analyst in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 11% lower than the average of Research Analyst professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research Analyst ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $80,763 per year (estimate) and goes up to $222,297 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Analyst at MIT is $100,556 per year or $48 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $172,285 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $76,246 (25th percentile) and $134,032 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by MIT Research Analyst professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research Analyst professionals typically earn between $37 and $64 per hour.
Research Analyst professionals typically earn between $6,354 and $11,169 monthly.
