The MIT pay structure consists of fifteen pay grade ranges (2-16) covering Administrative, SRS Administrative, and Support staff jobs. There are many jobs within each pay grade, resulting in a range of salaries for each pay grade. Each year, Compensation reviews the pay structure to ensure it remains competitive with the market. Note: Faculty, Other Academic, and SRS Technical jobs do not have a formal pay structure (i.e., pay grades).
A pay grade range is a structured range of salaries or wages for a specific job classification within an organization. Pay grade ranges define the minimum, midpoint, and maximum pay levels for a particular position, based on factors such as job responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and market rates. A pay grade range represents the full spectrum of salary an organization expects to pay for a specific job position, including the minimum and maximum amounts.
A pay range is a smaller portion of a pay grade range, usually starting from the minimum and extending to around the midpoint. The pay range is used for starting salaries for new hires, transfers, or promotions to a job. For those jobs where there is no formal pay structure, only a pay range will exist. The pay range is based on review of market data and/or internal equity. Pay ranges apply to all jobs, regardless of employee type.
Administrative Staff and SRS Administrative Staff are paid semimonthly on a salary basis and Support Staff are paid weekly based on an hourly rate.
As part of our recent pay structure review, pay grade range 1 has been discontinued as of May 1, 2025.
Pay grade ranges effective March 31, 2025. Annual rates are based on a 40-hour work week.
| Pay Grade | Minimum | Midpoint | Maximum | Minimum (Hourly) | Midpoint (Hourly) | Maximum (Hourly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $44,790 | $51,220 | $57,655 | $21.53 | $24.63 | $27.72 |
| 3 | $45,230 | $55,450 | $65,665 | $21.75 | $26.66 | $31.57 |
| 4 | $46,020 | $61,128 | $76,235 | $22.13 | $29.39 | $36.65 |
| 5 | $50,500 | $68,293 | $86,085 | $24.28 | $32.83 | $41.39 |
| 6 | $58,450 | $76,948 | $95,445 | $28.10 | $36.99 | $45.89 |
| 7 | $67,200 | $88,795 | $110,390 | $32.31 | $42.69 | $53.07 |
| 8 | $77,500 | $102,288 | $127,075 | $37.26 | $49.18 | $61.09 |
| 9 | $88,550 | $117,338 | $146,125 | $42.57 | $56.41 | $70.25 |
| 10 | $102,350 | $135,138 | $167,925 | |||
| 11 | $120,440 | $161,060 | $201,680 | |||
| 12 | $144,505 | $193,205 | $241,910 | |||
| 13 | $173,500 | $231,935 | $290,370 | |||
| 14 | $208,115 | $278,265 | $348,410 | |||
| 15 | $249,745 | $333,905 | $418,065 | |||
| 16 | $299,705 | $400,740 | $501,780 |
Other Payroll Categories
While there is no formal pay structure for Sponsored Research Technical jobs, the FTE minimum salary as of 1/2/24 for Sponsored Research Technical staff is $50,000.
It is recommended that pay ranges be included when posting Sponsored Research Technical jobs. This will give potential applicants a sense of the likely salary. To establish this range, hiring managers are advised to work with their Compensation Specialist, who will analyze the market, review comparable jobs at the Institute and examine internal equity.
For more information about Sponsored Research appointments, see MIT Policies and Procedures Section 5.2.
