MIT employees working as Program 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 Program Assistant professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Program Assistant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $75,972 per year (estimate) and goes up to $220,872 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Program Assistant at MIT is $50,709 per year or $24 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $75,249 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $41,475 (25th percentile) and $62,537 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by MIT Program Assistant professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Program Assistant professionals typically earn between $20 and $30 per hour.
Program Assistant professionals typically earn between $3,456 and $5,211 monthly.