MIT employees working as Project Assistant in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is in line with the average of Project Assistant professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Project Assistant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $81,758 per year (estimate) and goes up to $210,173 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Project Assistant at MIT is $64,112 per year or $31 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $97,259 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $51,987 (25th percentile) and $80,077 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by MIT Project Assistant professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Project Assistant professionals typically earn between $25 and $38 per hour.
Project Assistant professionals typically earn between $4,332 and $6,673 monthly.