MIT employees working as Research Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 214 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Research Engineer II professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research Engineer II 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 Research Engineer II at MIT is $177,012 per year or $85 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $262,881 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $145,405 (25th percentile) and $218,596 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by MIT Research Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research Engineer II professionals typically earn between $70 and $105 per hour.
Research Engineer II professionals typically earn between $12,117 and $18,216 monthly.
