As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Chief of Staff to CEO in the United States is $106. While Salary.com is seeing that Chief of Staff to CEO salary in the US can go up to $138 or down to $85, but most earn between $95 and $123. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief of Staff to CEO in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $123 | $10 | $2 | $0 |
| Average | $106 | $9 | $2 | $0 |
| 25th Percentile | $95 | $8 | $2 | $0 |
As of April 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Chief of Staff to CEO with under 1 year experience makes about $206,037. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Chief of Staff to CEO makes around $208,007. After 2-4 years, the Chief of Staff to CEO pay rises to about $209,649. Those senior Chief of Staff to CEO with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $212,276, and those Chief of Staff to CEO having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $215,560 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Chief of Staff to CEO | $206,037 |
| Intermediate Level Chief of Staff to CEO | $208,007 |
| Senior Level Chief of Staff to CEO | $209,649 |
| Specialist Level Chief of Staff to CEO | $212,276 |
| Expert Level Chief of Staff to CEO | $215,560 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 2% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Chief of Staff to CEO is $242,100 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $238,900. While in New Jersey, a Chief of Staff to CEO earns $237,900 per year.
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Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Chief of Staff to CEO in San Francisco, CA is $274,200 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $254,400. While a Chief of Staff to CEO earns $244,800 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Chief of Staff to CEO salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of April 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Chief of Staff to CEO compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $202,696 in 2023 to about $204,427 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Chief of Staff to CEO salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $219,500 | 74.7% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,636 | 4.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $9,219 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $4,390 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 2.8% | ||
| Pension | $11,853 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $27,015 | 9.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $293,966 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.9% |
| High School | 7.3% |
| Associates | 4.7% |
| Bachelors | 40.1% |
| Masters | 40.5% |
| Doctorate | 6.5% |
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The Chief of Staff to CEO organizes and prioritizes critical issues and required information for the executive to facilitate efficient decision making. Plans and directs all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the organization's President, CEO or other executive. Being a Chief of Staff to CEO provides oversight and guidance to projects of high importance. Acts as a point of contact or gatekeeper between top management and other stakeholders. In addition, Chief of Staff to CEO may act as an advisor to the chief executive. May be responsible for the management of executive support staff. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to CEO or executive. The Chief of Staff to CEO manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Chief of Staff to CEO typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience.
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