Salary · Project Management
CAPM (PMI) salary: what it pays (2026)
Indicative pay ranges for roles that commonly value CAPM - broken down by role and by market. These are orientation figures, not a salary survey, so use them to compare and plan, then verify for your own city and year.
Indicative ranges for orientation only - not surveyed data, and not financial or career advice.
What CAPM tends to pay
CAPM is an entry-level project-management credential. In the US, holders indicatively report ~$60k-92k, starting around ~$60k-65k and rising toward ~$90k-100k with a few years of experience.
Pay by role (indicative)
| Project Coordinator | ~$55k-70k |
|---|---|
| Junior Project Manager | ~$60k-80k |
| Project Analyst | ~$65k-85k |
| Project Manager (early career) | ~$75k-95k |
Bands are indicative US figures unless stated. Actual pay depends on experience, employer, city and year.
Other markets (indicative)
| United Kingdom | ~£30k-50k |
|---|---|
| Canada | ~CA$60k-90k |
| Germany | ~€45k-65k |
Jobs that often ask for it
- Project Coordinator
- Junior Project Manager
- Project Analyst
- PMO Analyst
- Program Coordinator
Weigh the pay against the cost
Salary is only half the picture. Before you commit, check what CAPM actually costs to sit and maintain, and where it can take you over a career.
- See the full fee breakdown in the CAPM cost and overview (exam fee, retake, materials and renewal).
- Estimate your total spend, including a possible retake, with our exam cost calculator.
Where CAPM leads (with a pay ladder)
These career paths show how pay typically climbs stage by stage, and where CAPM fits on the way up: