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Side work for Research Analysts · Updated November 3, 2026

Side work for Research Analysts

Research Analyst is one of the titles we hear most. These are the part-time roles where your experience carries over, what they pay per hour, and the tasks open now. About five hours a week, next to your main job.

3roles that fit a research analyst
401open tasks in those roles
$65/hrtypical US rate, Market Research Analyst
5 ha week is enough

Where a research analyst's experience fits

The best match is first. Each role page shows the rate by country and level.

Open now for a research analyst

Tasks in the roles above, newest first, each with the hourly rate.

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Pricing Survey Analysis · Consulting

Senior · Market Research Analyst

Finance advisory firm for energy companies · 501–1,000 employees

€48–€57 / hour

About €260–€530 in total

  • about 8 h in total
  • Remote · Germany
  • Starts within 7 days
  • Top 25% for the role
One-off

Jurisdiction Comparison Memo

Senior · Regulatory Researcher

Series A mobile games company · 51–200 employees

€57–€71 / hour

About €380–€900 in total

  • about 10 h in total
  • Remote · anywhere in the EU
  • Starts within 7 days
  • Top 25% for the role
  • English and German
One-off

Employee Engagement Survey Analysis

Manager · Survey & Insights Analyst

Automotive supplier in car subscriptions · 501–1,000 employees

€55–€68 / hour

About €370–€740 in total

  • about 9 h in total
  • Remote · Germany
  • Starts within 2 weeks
  • Top 25% for the role
One-off

Persona Research Pack · Retail

Senior · Market Research Analyst

Home-goods retailer with stores in six countries · 1,001–5,000 employees

€49–€59 / hour

About €430–€860 in total

  • about 12 h in total
  • Hybrid · Cologne
  • Starts within 7 days
  • Top 25% for the role
One-off

Standards Mapping

Manager · Regulatory Researcher

Health insurer for gig workers · 1,001–5,000 employees

€82–€96 / hour

About €530–€1,070 in total

  • about 9 h in total
  • Remote · anywhere in the EU
  • Starts within 2 weeks
  • Top 25% for the role
One-off

Survey Questionnaire Design

Senior · Survey & Insights Analyst

Aerospace supplier making satellite parts · 201–500 employees

€51–€60 / hour

About €220–€440 in total

  • about 6 h in total
  • Hybrid · Copenhagen
  • Starts next week
  • Top 25% for the role

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