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 $85,017 per year or $41 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $88,897 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $81,137 (25th percentile) and $88,897 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by MIT Reseaech Assistant professionals on Glassdoor, as of June 2026.