MIT employees working as Research Intern in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is 7% lower than the average of Research Intern professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research Intern 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 Research Intern at MIT is $85,767 per year or $41 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $156,953 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $64,325 (25th percentile) and $119,007 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by MIT Research Intern professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research Intern professionals typically earn between $31 and $57 per hour.
Research Intern professionals typically earn between $5,360 and $9,917 monthly.
