What are the main factors that influence a Chief of Staff's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Chief of Staff?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Chief of Staff roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Chief of Staff's salary?

A Chief of Staff's salary grows with experience: starting around $193,405 for beginners, reaching about $198,350 at mid-level, and approach $206,441 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Chief of Staff?

Chief of Staff salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chief of Staff roles are District of Columbia $253,232, California $252,272, Massachusetts $248,909. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chief of Staff roles make?

Salaries for Chief of Staff level roles vary by specialization: Chief of Staff Doctor: $481,859; Chief of Staff Technology: $230,569; Deputy Chief of Staff: $229,322; Chief of Staff to CEO: $228,800; Chief of Staff, Office of the Chairman: $228,720.

Chief of Staff Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Chief of Staff make in New Mexico?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief of Staff in New Mexico is $211,835 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $102.

However, a Chief of Staff's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $262,376
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $181,718 to $238,290
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $154,297

10% $154,297

50% (Median) $211,835

90% $262,376

Chief of Staff Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$238,290	$19,857	$4,582	$115
Average	$211,835	$17,653	$4,074	$102
25th Percentile	$181,718	$15,143	$3,495	$87

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Key Factors That Influence Chief of Staff Salaries

A Chief of Staff's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chief of Staff Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chief of Staff's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $193,405
Early Career (1-2 years): $196,102
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $198,350
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $201,946
Expert (over 8 years): $206,441

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Chief of Staff	$193,405
Intermediate Level Chief of Staff	$196,102
Senior Level Chief of Staff	$198,350
Specialist Level Chief of Staff	$201,946
Expert Level Chief of Staff	$206,441

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How Do Chief of Stafves Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Chief of Stafves. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $253,232.
California: $252,272.
Massachusetts: $248,909.

District of Columbia $253,232 California $252,272 Massachusetts $248,909 Washington $247,995 New Jersey $247,903 Alaska $247,583 Connecticut $244,427 New York $243,146

Hawaii $239,052 Rhode Island $237,131 Maryland $235,827 Minnesota $234,043 Colorado $233,357 Illinois $233,128 Oregon $232,259 Delaware $231,619

New Hampshire $231,216 Virginia $230,315 Pennsylvania $227,685 Nevada $226,358 North Dakota $225,924 Michigan $225,238 Wisconsin $224,986 Vermont $224,483

Texas $223,088 Maine $222,996 Arizona $222,859 Ohio $222,699 Georgia $220,595 Indiana $219,543 Wyoming $219,337 Utah $219,017

Iowa $218,879 Kansas $217,781 Louisiana $217,461 North Carolina $217,347 Missouri $217,301 Florida $216,409 Montana $215,929 Nebraska $215,471

Kentucky $215,220 South Carolina $214,305 Tennessee $213,733 Idaho $213,505 New Mexico $211,835 Oklahoma $211,469 Alabama $210,120 South Dakota $207,855

Arkansas $206,620 West Virginia $205,957 Mississippi $203,967

Top Paying Cities for Chief of Staff

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $214,090
Belen: $212,898
Bernalillo: $214,470

Algodones, NM $214,090 Belen, NM $212,898 Bernalillo, NM $214,470 Bluewater, NM $209,966 Bosque, NM $211,334 Casa Blanca, NM $211,812 Cedar Crest, NM $214,648 Cedarvale, NM $206,231

Cerrillos, NM $214,246 Claunch, NM $205,468 Coyote, NM $211,089 Cuba, NM $210,751 Cubero, NM $212,281 Edgewood, NM $213,690 Estancia, NM $211,142 Gallina, NM $209,985

Counselor, NM $210,115 Grants, NM $209,726 Milan, NM $210,566 Isleta, NM $214,838 Jarales, NM $212,693 Jemez Pueblo, NM $213,061 Jemez Springs, NM $212,404 Laguna, NM $213,319

La Jara, NM $210,515 La Joya, NM $210,028 Lindrith, NM $209,774 Los Lunas, NM $214,026 Mcintosh, NM $212,304 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $210,890 Moriarty, NM $211,590 Mountainair, NM $209,308

Nageezi, NM $209,836 New Laguna, NM $212,178 Paguate, NM $212,322 Pena Blanca, NM $214,694 Peralta, NM $214,364 Placitas, NM $214,474 Ponderosa, NM $212,791 Prewitt, NM $209,902

Regina, NM $210,049 Sandia Park, NM $214,108 Corrales, NM $214,916 San Fidel, NM $211,034 San Rafael, NM $210,136 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $214,111 San Ysidro, NM $213,822 Stanley, NM $211,560

Tijeras, NM $214,136 Tome, NM $213,740 Torreon, NM $213,029 Veguita, NM $211,318 Willard, NM $208,930 Youngsville, NM $211,149 Bosque Farms, NM $214,758 Clines Corners, NM $210,282

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $214,273 Cochiti Lake, NM $214,552 Albuquerque, NM $215,037 Kirtland Afb, NM $215,037 Rio Rancho, NM $214,685 Gallup, NM $210,206 Brimhall, NM $209,612 Church Rock, NM $209,710

Continental Divide, NM $209,561 Crownpoint, NM $209,735 Fence Lake, NM $208,800 Fort Wingate, NM $209,637 Gamerco, NM $209,989 Mentmore, NM $209,664 Mexican Springs, NM $209,639 Ramah, NM $209,255

Rehoboth, NM $209,779 Thoreau, NM $209,790 Tohatchi, NM $209,598 Vanderwagen, NM $209,639 Zuni, NM $209,589 Navajo, NM $209,875 Jamestown, NM $209,353 Pinehill, NM $209,093

Sheep Springs, NM $209,825 Smith Lake, NM $210,607 Yatahey, NM $209,749 Farmington, NM $210,758 Aztec, NM $211,146 Blanco, NM $210,161 Bloomfield, NM $209,911 Flora Vista, NM $210,975

Fruitland, NM $209,655 Kirtland, NM $210,977 La Plata, NM $211,053 Navajo Dam, NM $210,959 Shiprock, NM $210,666 Waterflow, NM $210,559 Newcomb, NM $209,696 Sanostee, NM $209,829

Santa Fe, NM $216,135 Abiquiu, NM $210,222 Alcalde, NM $213,884 Amalia, NM $209,902 Arroyo Hondo, NM $209,607 Arroyo Seco, NM $209,850 Canjilon, NM $209,573 Canones, NM $211,483

Carson, NM $210,410 Cebolla, NM $209,696 Cerro, NM $209,758 Chama, NM $210,616 Chamisal, NM $213,317 Chimayo, NM $214,815 Cordova, NM $214,451 Costilla, NM $210,783

Taos Ski Valley, NM $209,184 Dixon, NM $213,113 Dulce, NM $210,611 El Prado, NM $210,035 El Rito, NM $210,998 Embudo, NM $212,018 Espanola, NM $214,554 Glorieta, NM $215,302

Hernandez, NM $212,560 Ilfeld, NM $213,315 La Madera, NM $210,627 Lamy, NM $214,481 Llano, NM $212,885 Los Alamos, NM $214,989 White Rock, NM $215,394 Medanales, NM $212,796

Ojo Caliente, NM $211,544 Los Ojos, NM $210,099 Pecos, NM $214,632 Penasco, NM $212,093 Petaca, NM $209,379 Questa, NM $209,980 Ranchos De Taos, NM $211,087 Red River, NM $209,381

Ribera, NM $210,728 Rowe, NM $213,516 San Cristobal, NM $209,374 San Jose, NM $212,990 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $214,031 Santa Cruz, NM $214,742 Serafina, NM $210,195 Taos, NM $209,914

Tererro, NM $215,318 Tesuque, NM $216,135 Tierra Amarilla, NM $209,914 Trampas, NM $211,920 Tres Piedras, NM $209,321 Truchas, NM $213,852 Vadito, NM $211,814 Valdez, NM $209,532

Vallecitos, NM $209,367 Velarde, NM $212,791 Villanueva, NM $210,321 Spaceport City, NM $206,032 Las Vegas, NM $208,537 Angel Fire, NM $209,152 Anton Chico, NM $208,175 Buena Vista, NM $210,088

Chacon, NM $210,236 Cimarron, NM $208,825 Cleveland, NM $211,727 Eagle Nest, NM $208,983 Guadalupita, NM $209,914 Holman, NM $211,188 La Loma, NM $207,826 Maxwell, NM $208,896

Miami, NM $208,445 Mills, NM $207,704 Montezuma, NM $212,802 Mora, NM $212,025 Mosquero, NM $207,524 Ocate, NM $208,672 Ojo Feliz, NM $209,221 Rainsville, NM $210,138

Raton, NM $209,422 Rociada, NM $212,910 Roy, NM $207,750 Sapello, NM $211,062 Solano, NM $207,496 Springer, NM $208,354 Ute Park, NM $208,923 Valmora, NM $208,361

Wagon Mound, NM $208,123 Watrous, NM $208,432 Socorro, NM $207,949 Aragon, NM $208,578 Datil, NM $207,718 Lemitar, NM $208,917 Luna, NM $208,949 Magdalena, NM $207,734

Pie Town, NM $208,427 Polvadera, NM $209,420 Quemado, NM $208,859 Reserve, NM $208,484 San Acacia, NM $209,765 San Antonio, NM $206,799 Truth Or Consequences, NM $206,755 Arrey, NM $206,721

Caballo, NM $206,863 Derry, NM $205,811 Elephant Butte, NM $207,293 Garfield, NM $205,214 Hatch, NM $201,925 Monticello, NM $206,744 Rincon, NM $200,763 Salem, NM $204,573

Williamsburg, NM $207,016 Winston, NM $206,895 Las Cruces, NM $198,135 White Sands Missile Range, NM $198,784 Santa Teresa, NM $200,230 Playas, NM $207,711 Animas, NM $208,221 Anthony, NM $200,182

Arenas Valley, NM $207,853 Bayard, NM $207,661 Berino, NM $199,274 Buckhorn, NM $207,876 Santa Clara, NM $208,025 Chamberino, NM $199,482 Cliff, NM $207,636 Columbus, NM $207,078

Deming, NM $207,126 Dona Ana, NM $198,142 Fairacres, NM $198,734 Faywood, NM $207,030 Fort Bayard, NM $207,826 Gila, NM $207,329 Glenwood, NM $207,492 Hachita, NM $207,078

Hanover, NM $207,121 Hillsboro, NM $206,698 Hurley, NM $207,521 La Mesa, NM $201,925 Lordsburg, NM $207,558 Mesilla, NM $198,140 Mesilla Park, NM $198,160 Mesquite, NM $198,329

Mimbres, NM $207,286 Mule Creek, NM $207,846 Organ, NM $198,263 Pinos Altos, NM $207,631 Radium Springs, NM $198,220 Redrock, NM $207,103 Rodeo, NM $208,484 San Miguel, NM $198,254

Silver City, NM $207,633 Sunland Park, NM $199,164 Tyrone, NM $208,249 Vado, NM $198,409 Chaparral, NM $200,912 Clovis, NM $207,235 Cannon Afb, NM $206,778 Broadview, NM $206,632

Causey, NM $206,277 Crossroads, NM $205,788 Dora, NM $206,767 Elida, NM $205,909 Floyd, NM $206,410 Fort Sumner, NM $206,243 Grady, NM $206,828 House, NM $206,664

Kenna, NM $205,911 Lingo, NM $206,263 Melrose, NM $206,698 Milnesand, NM $205,829 Pep, NM $206,110 Portales, NM $206,865 Rogers, NM $206,167 Saint Vrain, NM $206,831

Taiban, NM $206,172 Texico, NM $206,911 Yeso, NM $205,424 Roswell, NM $205,662 Artesia, NM $206,069 Caprock, NM $205,650 Carlsbad, NM $206,204 Dexter, NM $205,808

Eunice, NM $206,387 Hagerman, NM $205,911 Hobbs, NM $206,689 Hope, NM $205,156 Jal, NM $206,145 Lake Arthur, NM $205,570 Lakewood, NM $205,877 Loco Hills, NM $206,257

Loving, NM $206,151 Lovington, NM $206,490 Mcdonald, NM $205,927 Malaga, NM $205,950 Maljamar, NM $205,749 Monument, NM $206,234 Tatum, NM $206,060 Whites City, NM $206,405

Carrizozo, NM $204,688 Alamogordo, NM $204,036 Alto, NM $204,717 Bent, NM $204,075 Capitan, NM $204,242 Cloudcroft, NM $204,052 Corona, NM $205,577 Encino, NM $207,229

Fort Stanton, NM $204,329 Glencoe, NM $204,182 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $204,013 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $204,013 Hondo, NM $204,370 La Luz, NM $204,013 Lincoln, NM $203,775 Mayhill, NM $204,475

Mescalero, NM $204,104 Nogal, NM $204,980 Orogrande, NM $204,116 Picacho, NM $204,326 Pinon, NM $205,095 Ruidoso, NM $205,106 Ruidoso Downs, NM $204,827 Sacramento, NM $204,196

San Patricio, NM $204,438 Sunspot, NM $204,013 Timberon, NM $204,454 Tinnie, NM $204,207 Tularosa, NM $204,148 Vaughn, NM $206,394 Weed, NM $204,450 Tucumcari, NM $207,418

Amistad, NM $207,151 Bard, NM $206,819 Capulin, NM $209,161 Clayton, NM $207,553 Conchas Dam, NM $207,741 Cuervo, NM $206,741 Des Moines, NM $208,336 Folsom, NM $208,658

Garita, NM $207,343 Gladstone, NM $207,759 Grenville, NM $207,720 Logan, NM $207,412 Mcalister, NM $206,769 Nara Visa, NM $206,920 Newkirk, NM $207,149 Quay, NM $207,267

San Jon, NM $207,046 Santa Rosa, NM $207,267 Sedan, NM $207,341 Trementina, NM $207,332

Chief of Staff Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Chief of Staff salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $237,137. While startup companies pay approximate $200,612.

Chief of Staff Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$200,612
Growth Stage	51~500	$212,171
Established	501~5000	$228,998
Enterprise	5000+	$237,137

Chief of Staff Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Chief of Staff roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Chief of Staff positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Chief of Staff as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Chief of Staff

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$285,892	$137.0	25%
Healthcare	$274,457	$132.0	20%
Internet	$274,457	$132.0	20%
Software & Networking	$274,457	$132.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$263,021	$126.0	15%

Chief of Staff Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief of Staff's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$181,718

Average $211,835/year

$238,290

$15,143

Average $17,653/month

$19,857

$3,495

Average $4,074/week

$4,582

$87

Average $102/hour

$115

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$238,290	$19,857	$4,582	$115
Average	$211,835	$17,653	$4,074	$102
25th Percentile	$181,718	$15,143	$3,495	$87

Chief of Staff Salary Growth & Career Path

Chief of Staff

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Chief of Staff, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Chief of Staff Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Chair and CEO	$869,246	310%
Chief Executive Officer	$756,294	257%

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