Project Management Professional (PMP) Salary in 2025

PMP Certification

$117K

Average Salary

180,000+

Open Positions

+8% year-over-year

Job Growth

High

Market Demand

Salary Ranges by Experience Level

Entry Level

$95K - $110K

0-2 years experience

Mid-Level

$110K - $125K

2-5 years experience

Senior Level

$125K - $150K

5+ years experience

💰 Median Salary: $115K/year

PMI has 1M+ certified professionals globally

Salary by Location - Top 5 Cities

San Francisco, CA

$140,000 - $165,000

New York, NY

$130,000 - $155,000

Seattle, WA

$125,000 - $150,000

Washington, DC

$125,000 - $148,000

Boston, MA

$120,000 - $145,000

Key Factors Affecting Salary

Industry Sector

+25-35%

IT and healthcare PMs earn significantly more than construction

Team Size

+20-30%

Managing larger teams and budgets increases compensation

Agile Certification

+15-20%

PMI-ACP or Scrum Master adds premium to PMP

Technical Background

+15-25%

Technical PMs in IT/software earn 15-25% more

Skills That Increase Your Salary

Agile / Scrum

+$12,000 - $18,000

Agile methodologies highly valued in tech

Risk Management

+$10,000 - $15,000

Enterprise risk assessment expertise

Stakeholder Management

+$8,000 - $14,000

Executive communication and influence

Budget Management

+$10,000 - $16,000

Financial planning and cost control

Career Progression & Salary Growth

Entry Level

Project Coordinator / Junior PM

3-5 years (PMP requires experience)

$95,000 - $110,000

Mid Level

Project Manager

5-8 years

$110,000 - $125,000

Senior Level

Senior PM / Program Manager

8-12 years

$125,000 - $145,000

Executive Level

Director of PMO / VP

12+ years

$145,000 - $180,000+

Salary Comparison with Similar Roles

Role	Average Salary	Difference
PM without PMP	$95,000	-19%
Scrum Master	$105,000	-10%
Program Manager	$130,000	+11%
Product Manager	$125,000	+7%

Top Paying Industries

Technology / IT

Demand: Very High

$130,000

Financial Services

Demand: High

$128,000

Healthcare

Demand: High

$120,000

Consulting

Demand: High

$125,000

Manufacturing

Demand: Moderate

$110,000

Salary by Company Size

Startup (1-50 employees)$100,000

Small (51-200 employees)$110,000

Medium (201-1000 employees)$120,000

Large (1001-5000 employees)$128,000

Enterprise (5000+ employees)$135,000

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