MIT employees working as Research Support Associate II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 614 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Research Support Associate II professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research Support Associate II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $76,523 per year (estimate) and goes up to $263,248 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Support Associate II at MIT is $75,728 per year or $36 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $123,146 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $58,890 (25th percentile) and $98,040 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by MIT Research Support Associate II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Research Support Associate II professionals typically earn between $28 and $47 per hour.
Research Support Associate II professionals typically earn between $4,908 and $8,170 monthly.