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How much do foreign researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for foreign researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Foreign Researcher vs Research Assistant?

AspectForeign ResearcherResearch Assistant
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees (Master's, PhD), research experienceBachelor's or Master's degree, entry-level research skills
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, research labs, international projectsUniversities, research centers, supporting roles in projects
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, government agencies, international organizationsUniversities, research institutes, labs
Common Search & ComparisonHigher-level research roles, specialized expertiseEntry-level research support, assisting senior researchers

The main difference between a Foreign Researcher and a Research Assistant lies in experience, credentials, and responsibilities. Foreign Researchers typically hold advanced degrees and lead research projects, while Research Assistants support research activities under supervision. Both roles are common in academic and research settings, but they differ in scope and seniority.

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Infographic showing various Foreign Researcher job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,102 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

Foreign Language Research Analyst (Chinese- Part-time)

Fairborn, OH • On-site

Riverside Research
501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Riverside Researchexternal

$20 - $30/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Source, translate, organize, analyze, and summarize information from foreign research publications, audio files, or video clips.

  • Prepare reference documents, draft research papers, and present findings in formal briefings.

  • Populate databases with key information related to research topics.

Job description

Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

Riverside Research is seeking a Foreign Language Research Analyst Part - Time Chinese to work in Dayton, OH. Our Foreign Language Research Analysts source, translate, organize, analyze, and summarize information on topics of interest to our customer. In the course of their research, they will translate foreign language text, audio files, or video clips. They prepare reference documents, draft research papers, and present findings in formal briefings.

Responsibilities

  • Source, translate, organize, analyze, and summarize information on topics of interest from foreign research publications, peer-reviewed journal articles, papers, audio files, or video clips
  • Prepare reference documents, draft research papers, and present findings in formal briefings; populate databases with key information
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI adjudication
  • Currently enrolled in and completed at least 3 years of instruction towards a Bachelor's Degree in International Affairs, Area Studies, Economics, Intelligence Studies, or any science, technology, engineering or mathematics discipline
  • Intermediate to advanced language proficiency in Chinese
  • Experience with web-based research
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Self-motivated, independent, detail-oriented, responsible team player
  • Must live in or relocate to a commutable distance to Wright Patterson Airforce Base and surrounding areas.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a master’s degree or PhD in international Affairs, Area Studies, Economics, Intelligence Studies, or any science, technology, engineering or mathematics discipline
  • Knowledge of Chinese political, military, and/or university systems
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with Chinese culture
  • Experience conducting research in technical areas in Chinese
  • Experience conducting research as part of a team
  • Strong briefing skills with experience presenting material in a public forum

Global Comp

$20.00 to $30.00 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

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