Compensation benchmarks
Chief of Staff Salary in Boston — Technology
Base salary benchmarks for Chief of Staff roles in Boston within Technology, broken down by firm size. Drawn from Blackbook Associates mandates and market intelligence.
Base salary · 3 benchmarks
Low$145,000
Average$205,000
Top$295,000
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| Chief of Staff | Boston | Technology | Large Institution | $195,000 | $245,000 | $295,000 |
| Chief of Staff | Boston | Technology | Mid-Market | $145,000 | $195,000 | $245,000 |
| Chief of Staff | Boston | Technology | Boutique | $145,000 | $175,000 | $195,000 |
Figures reflect base salary ranges observed across Blackbook Associates mandates and market intelligence. Total compensation, including bonus and other incentives, will vary by firm and individual. Our benchmarks skew towards the upper end of the market. While managing the diary and inbox remains part of the role, we place proactive professionals expected to add commercial value and operate as a genuine extension of their principal — a different calibre to the reactive, old-school secretary — and compensation reflects that.