Compensation in international development varies greatly from one job, country or organization to another even for the same position, and comprehensive data on salaries and benefits is hard to come by. So Devex talked to 65 development professionals in 46 countries about their duties, compensation and benefits over the last year, to help you and your peers get a better idea of what to expect.
While you might not choose your next assignment based on the money, compensation is an important part of human resources management, and Devex will continue to shed light on the salaries and work of those holding jobs that international development organizations commonly hire for.
Here’s a snapshot of what development professionals made in 2013.
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About the author
Kelli Rogers@kellierin
Kelli Rogers is a global development reporter for Devex. Based in Bangkok, she covers disaster and crisis response, innovation, women’s rights, and development trends throughout Asia. Prior to her current post, she covered leadership, careers, and the USAID implementer community from Washington, D.C. Previously, she reported on social and environmental issues from Nairobi, Kenya. Kelli holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri, and has since reported from more than 20 countries.
