Foreign Affairs

Research Intern

Salary data based on 28 job postings

"The median salary for a Research Intern in the Foreign Affairs field is $39,520 per year, with salaries ranging from $37,336 at the 10th percentile to $43,680 at the 90th percentile based on 13 job postings. Key skills required for this role include organizational skills, research, writing, literature review, and data analysis."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$39,520

10th Percentile

$37,336

90th Percentile

$43,680

Sample Size

13

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Research Intern Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$37,336Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$39,520Typical salary
90th Percentile$43,680Senior / top earners

Based on 13 job postings with salary data

Skills for Research Intern

Organizational skillsResearchWritingLiterature reviewData analysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeTime managementPolicy analysisAttention to detail

Common Employers Hiring Research Intern

  • Foundation for Defense of Democracies4 positions
  • CSIS Middle East Program2 positions
  • Breanna For VA 1st1 positions
  • BowerGroupAsia1 positions
  • American Enterprise Institute1 positions

Top Locations for Research Intern

Washington, DCWashington, DC 20036Arlington, VABethesda, MDGreater Chicago Area

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Data extracted from 28 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026