According to the job posting site Indeed, listings for chief of staff roles are up 85% since early 2020. Richard Gelfond, CEO of Imax, hired his first chief of staff 16 years ago, and his requirements for the role have evolved since then. Over 16 years ago, Richard Gelfond, CEO of Imax, went searching for his first chief of staff. According to a survey Ma conducted, chief of staff roles pay $150,000 to $200,000, depending on experience. “Maybe they’ll teach me enough to replace themselves,” Gelfond told the Times.