MIT employees working as Grad Student Researcher in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Grad Student Researcher professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Grad 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 Grad Student Researcher at MIT is $122,230 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $200,455 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $95,343 (25th percentile) and $159,488 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by MIT Grad Student Researcher professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Grad Student Researcher professionals typically earn between $46 and $77 per hour.
Grad Student Researcher professionals typically earn between $7,945 and $13,291 monthly.