MIT employees working as Research Project Lead in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 304 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Research Project Lead professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research Project Lead ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $95,357 per year (estimate) and goes up to $210,379 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Project Lead at MIT is $117,135 per year or $56 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $191,646 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $91,035 (25th percentile) and $152,328 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by MIT Research Project Lead professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research Project Lead professionals typically earn between $44 and $73 per hour.
Research Project Lead professionals typically earn between $7,586 and $12,694 monthly.
