Salary can be a strong indicator of overall career satisfaction.

After graduation, international relations graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $98,560, while the bottom 20% make closer to $38,435. The median grad salary is $61,548.

International Relations graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in international relations is $39,934, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $56,528.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

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Wage Range Median Wage

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