National Security & Defense

Research Assistant

Salary data based on 35 job postings

"The median salary for a Research Assistant in the National Security & Defense field is $60,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $46,800 at the 10th percentile to $92,479 at the 90th percentile based on 17 job postings. Key skills required for this role include project management, data analysis, written communication, literature review, and report writing."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$60,000

10th Percentile

$46,800

90th Percentile

$92,479

Sample Size

17

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Research Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$46,800Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$60,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$92,479Senior / top earners

Based on 17 job postings with salary data

Skills for Research Assistant

Project managementData analysisWritten communicationLiterature reviewReport writingMicrosoft Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsAttention to detailResearchPolicy research

Common Employers Hiring Research Assistant

  • The Brookings Institution3 positions
  • Stanford University3 positions
  • Harvard Kennedy School2 positions
  • Harvard University2 positions
  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett1 positions

Top Locations for Research Assistant

Washington, DCCambridge, MAUnited StatesWashington, DC, USAWashington, DC 20036

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Data extracted from 35 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026