MIT employees working as a Reseaech Assistant in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 438 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Reseaech Assistant professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Reseaech Assistant 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 Reseaech Assistant at MIT is $51,496 per year or $25 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $75,382 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $42,553 (25th percentile) and $63,076 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by MIT Reseaech Assistant professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Reseaech Assistant professionals typically earn between $20 and $30 per hour.
Reseaech Assistant professionals typically earn between $3,546 and $5,256 monthly.