Empowering Chiefs of Staff to excel together

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Is AI making the Chief of Staff role obsolete? Not quite—but it’s reshaping it fast. This article explores how AI is automating key Chief of Staff functions, why the most strategic Chiefs are embracing AI, and how you can future-proof your role by becoming a “Chief of AI.” Read on to learn how to leverage AI as a force multiplier for your organization.

The 2024 Chief of Staff Salary Report provides a comprehensive analysis of compensation trends for Chiefs of Staff (CoS) across industries and organizational levels. Key insights include: • Salary Growth: The average CoS salary rose to $154K, marking a 21% increase year-over-year. Most CoS earn between $100K-$200K, with substantial bonuses and equity opportunities in select industries. • Role Dynamics: CoS roles vary significantly by company size, level, and responsibilities. Compensation aligns with seniority, industry, and geographic factors, with North America leading in salaries. • Gender Trends: Women now out-earn men on average, though disparities persist at senior levels and with extensive experience. • Career Progression: CoS is often an early to mid-career role, serving as a springboard to broader leadership positions.

From industry concentration and geographic clustering to hiring practices, tenure, and job market shifts, the Chief of Staff role is undergoing a dynamic transformation. This report leverages fresh data (courtesy of our friend Jason Saltzman at LiveData Technologies) to uncover trends and insights in the State of the CoS job market.