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Salary Survey
How certification and skills can boost earning power
Discover how project professionals are thriving in a changing economy. See the latest salary benchmarks and how PMP® certification and experience are associated with career growth and earning power. Then, compare your compensation with our interactive Salary Survey tool—only for PMI members.
Summary
Project management continues to offer strong earning potential and career resilience, even as economic and workplace dynamics shift. This edition provides a current snapshot of compensation across 21 countries, helping practitioners benchmark their pay and supporting organizations in making informed salary decisions.
Exclusive for PMI members: Use the interactive salary tool to explore results by country, role, and experience, and see how certifications and skills shape today’s project management landscape.
- Author
Project Management Institute
- Date
December 2025
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17%
Respondents with PMP® certification reported earning a 17% higher median salary than non-certified peers across 21 countries.
$135,000
Median salary for PMP®-certified respondents in the U.S., 24% higher than non-certified respondents.
Nearly 60%
PMP®-certified respondents reported a compensation increase in the past year, with three-quarters receiving raises of up to 10%.
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