Research Analyst — International Trade Law & Policy
Peterson Institute for International Economics
Washington, DC · $63k–$65k a year · Posted October 26, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $64,000 a year. Across 58 open research analyst listings that state pay, the middle half runs $65,000 to $100,000 and the median is $74,000. That is 14% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
...located near Dupont Circle in Washington, DC, seeks a full-time Research Analyst to work with Inu Manak, Senior Fellow, and other senior fellows on research related to international trade law and policy. As a Research Analyst at PIIE, you will play a vital role in...