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How much do sexual exploitation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for sexual exploitation in the United States is $21.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is sexual exploitation?

Sexual exploitation refers to the abuse or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust for sexual purposes. This often includes profiting monetarily, socially, or politically from the sexual exploitation of another person. It can occur in various settings, such as workplaces, schools, or refugee camps, and is considered a serious violation of human rights. Sexual exploitation can include acts like forced prostitution, trafficking, and coercion into sexual activities in exchange for favors or resources.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working to prevent sexual exploitation, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals working to prevent sexual exploitation often face challenges such as emotional stress, exposure to traumatic content, and navigating complex legal and social systems. It's important to prioritize self-care and seek support through regular supervision and counseling. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including law enforcement, social workers, and healthcare professionals—can help share the workload and foster more effective intervention strategies. Staying up-to-date with training and best practices also helps address evolving challenges in this field.

What is the difference between Sexual Exploitation vs Child Sexual Abuse?

AspectSexual ExploitationChild Sexual Abuse
DefinitionInvolves exploiting individuals for sexual purposes, often through coercion, manipulation, or abuse of power.Involves engaging a child in sexual activities, often through force, coercion, or manipulation.
Work EnvironmentTypically occurs in illegal or clandestine settings, including trafficking networks or exploitative situations.Occurs in various settings, including homes, online, or public places, involving minors.
Required CredentialsLegal knowledge, victim support, law enforcement collaboration, and sometimes social work certifications.Legal expertise, child protection training, forensic interviewing, and counseling certifications.

While both roles involve sexual misconduct, Sexual Exploitation focuses on exploiting individuals, often adults, for profit or power, whereas Child Sexual Abuse involves illegal sexual acts with minors. Understanding these differences helps in proper legal and social responses to each issue.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sexual Exploitation specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a specialist addressing sexual exploitation, you need a background in social work, psychology, or criminal justice, often with experience in trauma-informed care. Familiarity with case management software, legal reporting systems, and relevant certifications such as human trafficking advocacy are typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trust with vulnerable populations are essential soft skills. These competencies enable effective intervention, support for survivors, and collaboration with law enforcement and community resources.
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What cities are hiring for Sexual Exploitation jobs? Cities with the most Sexual Exploitation job openings:
What states have the most Sexual Exploitation jobs? States with the most job openings for Sexual Exploitation jobs include:
Infographic showing various Sexual Exploitation job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, and 23% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,777 per year, or $21 per hour.
Internship: Communications (Fall 2026)

Internship: Communications (Fall 2026)

National Center on Sexual Exploitation

Washington, DC • Hybrid

$17 - $22.75/hr

Contractor

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

ABOUT NCOSE & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) exists because people should be free to live and love without sexual abuse and exploitation! If you share this vision and want to help create a culture where all individuals can thrive, then we invite you to join us!

The Exploitation Prevention & Advocacy Internship program enables you to participate in the ongoing work of defending human dignity. Internships offer a unique opportunity to combat sexual abuse and exploitation while gaining new skills through hands-on opportunities that seek to prevent exploitation before it begins. Interns also enjoy abundant opportunities to meet nationally recognized leaders in the field of anti-sexual exploitation and attend education briefings. The program also offers interns an opportunity to investigate their individual strengths and develop new skills.
NCOSE is focused on mass-scale prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation and deploys the tactics of corporate advocacy, public policy, civil litigation, and grassroots mobilization to reach this. Read about some of our recent victories here.


ABOUT THIS POSITION:

Interns will be involved in all facets of communications including researching, drafting, and editing content that raises awareness about sexual exploitation issues. Responsibilities will include creating social media content, infographics, or website content to support the organization's mission in eradicating sexual exploitation and promoting a culture of dignity. This internship offers valuable experience in many areas of communications for a cause-driven organization and engaging in advocacy initiatives to address critical issues related to sexual exploitation.


*We are typically inundated with applications. We greatly appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate and ask that you hold your questions until contacted for an interview.

TERM: September 2,- December 10, 2026; potential for extension: six months or 1 year


RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE*:

1. Performing work on special projects as assigned by Supervisors. Such work may include:

  • Designing, creating, and scheduling social media content
  • Image or video editing
  • Capturing audio and visual content at events, meetings, or press conferences in the office or around D.C.
  • Curating content for the weekly NCOSE e-newsletter and social media sharing
  • Assessing analytics on blogs, emails, and social media and thinking critically about how to improve performance
  • Creating advocacy actions for individuals to contact legislators or corporations

2. Communicating NCOSE's vision, strategy, and impact to the public. Galvanizes the public to care about and take action on sexual exploitation issues through compelling content.

3. Receiving exposure to aspects of running a nonprofit organization including:

  • digital strategies (including maintaining an online presence and increasing base of support nationwide);
  • grassroots mobilization and fundraising

4. Tracking current developments (including pop culture) using various media and academic resources relating to:

  • harms of pornography;
  • harms of prostitution and other forms of commercial sex;
  • demand for commercial sex and male sex buying behavior;
  • organizations promoting, distributing, and/or profiting from sexual exploitation (pornography, stripping, prostitution, sexual assault, risky sexy behavior); and,
  • sex trafficking of men, women and children.

*Tasks may shift based on the organization's current need and opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Passionate about opposing sexual exploitation Able to use a variety of digital platforms without needing too much training Willing and able to learn new skills Dependable Open to feedback
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Creative
  • Understands the basics of digital marketing, analytics, and social media
  • Digital Marketing skills


BENEFITS:

  • Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members
  • Mentorship from some of the movement's kindest and most passionate leaders and in-depth 10-week training on various exploitation issues
  • Incredible networking opportunities with movement leaders
  • A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
  • Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn't know you had
  • Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure


COMPENSATION:

NCOSE internships are unpaid. However interns may be provided a small monthly stipend of $500-$700 per month based on qualifications and hours in the office.


SCHEDULE:

This position requires 24-40 hours per week. Candidates must be mostly available during NCOSE's office hours of Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm EST in order to coordinate with the team. Our team is in the office on M, W, & Th and remote on T & F. Evenings and weekends are typically not eligible for a NCOSE internship.


LOCATION:

This internship is at NCOSE's office headquarters in Washington, DC.

TO APPLY:

To apply, submit the checklist items and complete the questionnaire.

Cover Letter describing your interest in a NCOSE Internship

Resume

Two Letters of Reference

Unofficial Transcript

Two Writing Samples


Incomplete applications, including those without reference letters, will not be considered.

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About the National Center on Sexual Exploitation

Please visit our About Page to learn more.

You can find impact reports from previous years here.