MIT employees working as Research Support Associate in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 601 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Research Support Associate professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research Support Associate 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 at MIT is $82,368 per year or $40 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $132,728 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $64,442 (25th percentile) and $106,174 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by MIT Research Support Associate professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Research Support Associate professionals typically earn between $31 and $51 per hour.
Research Support Associate professionals typically earn between $5,370 and $8,848 monthly.