National Security & Defense

Research Assistant

Salary data based on 39 job postings

"The median salary for a Research Assistant in the National Security & Defense field is $62,400 per year, with salaries ranging from $46,800 at the 10th percentile to $92,479 at the 90th percentile based on 18 job postings. Key skills required for this role include data analysis, project management, written communication, organizational skills, and literature review."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$62,400

10th Percentile

$46,800

90th Percentile

$92,479

Sample Size

18

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Research Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$46,800Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$62,400Typical salary
90th Percentile$92,479Senior / top earners

Based on 18 job postings with salary data

Skills for Research Assistant

Project managementData analysisWritten communicationOrganizational skillsLiterature reviewReport writingPolicy analysisResearchMicrosoft Office proficiencyAttention to detail

Common Employers Hiring Research Assistant

  • Harvard Kennedy School3 positions
  • The Brookings Institution3 positions
  • Stanford University3 positions
  • Harvard University2 positions
  • U.S. Senator Andy Kim2 positions

Top Locations for Research Assistant

Washington, DCWashington, DC, USACambridge, MAUnited StatesWashington, DC 20036

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Data extracted from 39 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated July 2026