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firms with long-standing operations across the sector. As part of our ongoing exploration of global development recruitment trends, we take a closer look at the U.S. hiring landscape from Jan. 1 to Aug. 15 this year. This article examines key trends in career levels and contract types, the sectors offering opportunities and high-paying positions, the organizations leading recruitment, and average salaries across states. To ensure consistency in our compensation analysis, disclosed salaries were standardized to annual figures. An overview of hiring in 2026 so far Based on Devex job board data as of Aug. 15 this year, there have been 4,100 opportunities located in the U.S. This represents an almost 7.7% decrease from 2025 when 4,442 opportunities were posted during the equivalent period. By [...] based on current data. This represents an approximately 7% decrease from last year when the figure was $109,404-$147,485. Salary transparency is also down among hiring organizations. Of the roles posted so far this year, 2,414 disclosed salary information — down 9% from the same period last year. Development jobs in the U.S. as of Aug 15 Looking at hiring trends across the states, New York boasted the highest number of opportunities, with 801 roles. The average annual salary ranged from $100,458-$127,112, based on the 385 roles based there that included salary information. Washington, D.C., offered the highest average salary range though at $172,246 to $280,191. So far, 137 job postings have been based there, of which 117 roles have disclosed salary. Remote jobs in the U.S. or based in [...] the U.S. as of Aug. 15 this year. The application for these opportunities has closed. 1. President, global policy and advocacy Hiring organization: Gates Foundation Headquarters: Seattle, Washington Salary range: $800,000-$1,100,000 2. Chief executive officer Hiring organization: American Technion Society Headquarters: New York Salary range: $600,000-$650,000 3. Senior vice president, power (hybrid) Hiring organization: Rockefeller Foundation Headquarters: New York Salary range: $475,000-$525,000 4. Director, North America team Hiring organization: Gates Foundation Salary range: $375,200-$635,000 5. Global accounting services chief financial officer Hiring organization: Gates Foundation Salary range: $368,500-$571,100 For more opportunities in the U.S., explore all current opportunities