MIT employees working as Teaching Assistant in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 27 ratings. This is 4% higher than the average of Teaching Assistant professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Teaching Assistant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $44,254 per year (estimate) and goes up to $81,756 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Teaching Assistant at MIT is $55,601 per year or $27 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $86,425 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $44,461 (25th percentile) and $70,356 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 87 salaries submitted by MIT Teaching Assistant professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Teaching Assistant professionals typically earn between $21 and $34 per hour.
Teaching Assistant professionals typically earn between $3,705 and $5,863 monthly.