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Political Scientist
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Analyze political systems, behavior, and policy to inform governance
$50,000 – $110,00045% Remote5 careerDetailPage.levels
Research Analyst → Political Scientist → Senior Political Scientist → Principal Researcher → Director of Policy Research
$110k
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45%
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Political Scientists study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. They research government institutions, political behavior, public policy, and international relations. Career paths extend beyond academia to think tanks, government, campaigns, lobbying, intelligence, and political consulting. Industry Demand: 🔥 Medium — policy analysis and political consulting maintain steady demand
💰 Salary Range
Entry
$50K
Senior
$110K
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