MIT employees working as Student Researcher in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is in line with the average of Student Researcher professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Student Researcher 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 Student Researcher at MIT is $56,341 per year or $27 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $92,349 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $43,614 (25th percentile) and $73,238 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by MIT Student Researcher professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Student Researcher professionals typically earn between $21 and $35 per hour.
Student Researcher professionals typically earn between $3,635 and $6,103 monthly.