GiveWell
What GiveWell's own job postings say about working there: pay, places, benefits and who they hire. Every figure comes from 21 postings ForGood has read since June 2026.
What they pay
Yearly pay from the postings that list it: the typical range is the median low and median high end. Monthly pay is ×12, hourly and daily pay is left out, and currencies aren't converted.
| Level | Currency | Postings | Typical range | Lowest – highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | USD | 17 | $280k – $308k | $150k – $374k |
- Senior Cross-Cutting ResearcherPrimarily remote within the U.S. and abroad$280,000 - $308,000
- Senior Malaria ResearcherPrimarily remote within the U.S. and abroad; welcome to work from Oakland, CA; Brooklyn, NYC; or London, UK offices.$308,000 (NYC or San Francisco Bay Area); $280,000 (All other U.S. locations); International: Similar to the 'all other U.S. locations' salary, based on historical exchange rates and delivered in locally-denominated currency.
- Senior Program OfficerPrimarily remote within the U.S. and abroad$280,000 - $308,000
- Senior Water ResearcherPrimarily remote within the U.S. and abroad$308,000 (NYC or San Francisco Bay Area); $280,000 (All other U.S. locations); International: Similar to the 'all other U.S. locations' salary, based on historical exchange rates and delivered in locally-denominated currency
- Cause Prioritization LeadPrimarily remote within the U.S. and abroad$280,000 - $308,000
Where they hire
Open roles by country
What they hire for
Open roles by category
Seniority
Open roles by level
Work setup
Open roles by schedule
Benefits they mention
Out of the 5 open postings that describe benefits
Newest open roles
Senior Cross-Cutting Researcher
Senior Malaria Researcher
Senior Program Officer
Senior Water Researcher
Talent Pool Application
Cause Prioritization Lead
Who works there
ForGood doesn't list people. These links let you look them up yourself.
- People at GiveWell on LinkedIn →
A LinkedIn search for its current and former staff, run in your own account. Look for people in the team you're applying to.
Reaching out: a short note to someone doing the kind of work you want, asking for 15 minutes about their job rather than for a referral, is answered more often than you'd expect. Name the role and keep it under 100 words.
Quick answers
Does GiveWell post salaries?
90% of the 21 GiveWell job postings ForGood has read listed pay. The most common band is senior roles at $280k–$308k a year.
Where does GiveWell hire?
Its 6 open roles on ForGood are in 1 country, mostly United States.
Does GiveWell hire remotely?
100% of its open roles are listed as remote or hybrid.
Figures are computed by ForGood from the employer's public job postings, which may be incomplete or out of date. ForGood is not affiliated with this organization. Confirm pay, benefits and requirements with the employer before applying.