Working at the Asian Development Bank has been considered one of the most sought-after opportunities for consultants in development. ADB has also started to pivot more toward climate work, aiming to become the “Asian climate bank.” To achieve this goal, it needs staff members with relevant expertise and experience.
As part of our ongoing effort to spotlight salary trends across the development sector, we analyzed salary information from nearly 3,277 ADB consultant positions obtained over the past 15 months — January 2023 to May 5, 2024. This analysis delves into the salary differences between national and international consultants, the sectors with the highest demand, and what development professionals can expect to earn based on experience level.
The ADB hires individual consultants for a diverse range of projects. These consultants are categorized as either national or international. The salaries can range from as low as $1,000 for a national consultant role in Sri Lanka to as high as $504,204 for an international consultant role based in Laos.