MIT employees working as Research Assistant in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 217 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Research Assistant professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research Assistant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $74,904 per year (estimate) and goes up to $262,758 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Assistant at MIT is $74,904 per year or $36 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $134,371 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $56,178 (25th percentile) and $102,288 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 518 salaries submitted by MIT Research Assistant professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research Assistant professionals typically earn between $27 and $49 per hour.
Research Assistant professionals typically earn between $4,682 and $8,524 monthly.
