MIT employees working as Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Engineer professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,946 per year (estimate) and goes up to $377,146 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Engineer at MIT is $125,489 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $203,239 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $98,082 (25th percentile) and $162,318 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 22 salaries submitted by MIT Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $78 per hour.
Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,174 and $13,527 monthly.
Engineer with an estimated total pay of $88K - $150K/yr