Chiefs of Staff partner with executive leaders (CEO, CTO, CRO) on strategic priorities — owning special projects, board prep, operating cadence, cross-functional execution, and the high-leverage work that does not fit neatly into a single department. The role is highly trusted and often a path into executive leadership.
Salary by Experience Level
Junior
$130,000 – $175,000
per year
Mid-Level
$180,000 – $280,000
per year
Senior
$290,000 – $500,000
per year
Required Skills
Executive partnership and communicationStrategic project executionBoard / investor prepOperating cadence design (OKRs, business reviews)Cross-functional alignmentWritten communication (memos, narratives)Analytical reasoningDiscretion and judgement