MIT employees working as Senior Research Associate in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior Research Associate professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Research Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $70,221 per year (estimate) and goes up to $262,812 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Research Associate at MIT is $152,086 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $248,283 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $118,513 (25th percentile) and $197,674 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by MIT Senior Research Associate professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Research Associate professionals typically earn between $57 and $95 per hour.
Senior Research Associate professionals typically earn between $9,876 and $16,473 monthly.