The chief of party role is one of the most senior positions for global development professionals who specialize in project management, and as a result, tends to be one of the higher-paying jobs in the development sector.
However, as with most professions, many factors are at play regarding how much a particular chief of party role will offer in compensation, including where the position is located, the specialty area it is focused on, and the type of organization that is hiring.
As part of an ongoing effort to highlight salary trends across the development sector, we are providing a snapshot of the compensation landscape for the chief of party role based on salary information Devex has obtained from organizations and working professionals since 2019.