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10 of the Most Popular Types of Chief Development Officer Jobs in 2026

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The primary qualifications for getting a job as a chief development officer are a bachelor's degree and many years of industry experience. Most employers prefer applicants who have a master's degree in a relevant field, so it is strongly worth considering whether or not to pursue your education to that point. Additional industry licenses and certifications can help you advance your career and stand out from other chief development officers. Many chief development officers work long hours, so the ability to be flexible with your schedule is essential to this role. Helpful skills include attention to detail, creativity, and analytical thinking.

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Top Types Of Chief Development Officer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Chief Development Officer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Chief Development Officer

    Salary range: $99,500 - $160,000

    Remote Chief Development Officer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Chief Development Officer jobs pay between $99,500 (25th percentile) and $160,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Remote Chief Development Officer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Chief Development Officer Non Profit

    Salary range: $99,500 - $160,000

    Chief Development Officer Non Profit is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Chief Development Officer Non Profit jobs pay between $99,500 (25th percentile) and $160,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Chief Development Officer Non Profit job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Chief People Officer

    Salary range: $111,500 - $185,000

    Chief People Officer is a common job search query. Most salaries for Chief People Officer jobs pay between $111,500 (25th percentile) and $185,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Chief People Officer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Chief Of Staff

    Salary range: $93,000 - $146,000

    As a chief of staff, you are the right hand of the CEO at your company. Your job duties are to act as a sounding board for the CEO regarding new ideas and strategies, communicate with other executives, clients, and stakeholders, take meeting notes and attend meetings on the CEO’s behalf, and help the CEO prioritize their time. The chief of staff (COS) role is different from the chief operating officer (COO) in that the COS reports directly—and primarily—to the CEO, not to the board, other executives, or major stakeholders.

  • Chief Growth Officer

    Salary range: $111,500 - $185,000

    Chief Growth Officer is a common job search query. Most salaries for Chief Growth Officer jobs pay between $111,500 (25th percentile) and $185,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Chief Growth Officer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Chief Program Officer

    Salary range: $100,000 - $155,500

    The role of the chief program officer (CPO) is to develop, implement, and oversee a non profit organization’s programming, such as designing outreach programs or job training courses for the homeless. You consult with the executive director, CEO, and other executive managers at an organization to improve the existing programming and services and plan or coordinate new programs. Other duties and responsibilities are to manage program implementation and funding, provide leadership to program coordinators, volunteers, and other staff, solicit feedback, and analyze the effectiveness of programs.

  • Chief Advancement Officer

    Salary range: $111,500 - $185,000

    Chief Advancement Officer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Chief Advancement Officer jobs pay between $111,500 (25th percentile) and $185,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Chief Advancement Officer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Community Development Officer

    Salary range: $58,500 - $84,500

    Community Development Officer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Community Development Officer jobs pay between $58,500 (25th percentile) and $84,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Community Development Officer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Chief Real Estate Development Officer

    Salary range: $99,500 - $160,000

    Chief Real Estate Development Officer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Chief Real Estate Development Officer jobs pay between $99,500 (25th percentile) and $160,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Chief Real Estate Development Officer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Chief Corporate Development Officer

    Salary range: $99,500 - $160,000

    Chief Corporate Development Officer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Chief Corporate Development Officer jobs pay between $99,500 (25th percentile) and $160,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Chief Corporate Development Officer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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