MIT employees working as Graduate Assistant in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is in line with the average of Graduate Assistant professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Graduate 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 Graduate Assistant at MIT is $54,054 per year or $26 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $83,491 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $43,457 (25th percentile) and $68,201 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by MIT Graduate Assistant professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Graduate Assistant professionals typically earn between $21 and $33 per hour.
Graduate Assistant professionals typically earn between $3,621 and $5,683 monthly.