Explore Cato Institute salaries
Explore how much Cato Institute employees make through salaries, wages, tips, bonuses, stock, commissions and more.
85 job titles
Intern
56 Salaries submitted
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Research Associate
25 Salaries submitted
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Research Assistant
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Research
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Internship
9 Salaries submitted
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Policy Analyst
7 Salaries submitted
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Research Intern
5 Salaries submitted
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Media Relations
4 Salaries submitted
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Intern - Monthly
4 Salaries submitted
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Producer
4 Salaries submitted
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Cato Institute pay FAQs
- The average Cato Institute salary in United States can vary greatly by role. Annual salaries typically range from $39,539 (or $19) for a Research Assistant to $73,065 (or $35) for a Policy Analyst. This is based on 251 salaries submitted on Glassdoor by Cato Institute employees in United States as of July 2026.
- Here are the links to salaries by job function at Cato Institute:
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- Cato Institute employees attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1/5 stars to their company.
