Foreign Affairs

Research Intern

Salary data based on 45 job postings

"The median salary for a Research Intern in the Foreign Affairs field is $39,520 per year, with salaries ranging from $37,318 at the 10th percentile to $43,680 at the 90th percentile based on 22 job postings. Key skills required for this role include research, writing, written communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$39,520

10th Percentile

$37,318

90th Percentile

$43,680

Sample Size

22

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Research Intern Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$37,318Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$39,520Typical salary
90th Percentile$43,680Senior / top earners

Based on 22 job postings with salary data

Skills for Research Intern

Organizational skillsResearchWritingAttention to detailWritten communicationLiterature reviewData analysisTime managementWriting and editingMicrosoft Excel

Common Employers Hiring Research Intern

  • Foundation for Defense of Democracies5 positions
  • CSIS Middle East Program3 positions
  • BowerGroupAsia2 positions
  • Quincy Institute2 positions
  • Hudson Institute2 positions

Top Locations for Research Intern

Washington, DCWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesWashington, DC 20036Bethesda, MDunited states

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Data extracted from 45 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026