Salary · Project Management
PMP - Project Management Professional (PMI) salary: what it pays (2026)
Indicative pay ranges for roles that commonly value PMP - 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 PMP tends to pay
PMI reports a meaningful salary premium for PMP holders over non-holders. US project managers with PMP commonly report roughly US$100k-150k, with program and portfolio roles higher. The premium and exact figures vary widely by industry and region.
Pay by role (indicative)
| Project Manager | ~$95k-130k |
|---|---|
| Senior / Program Manager | ~$120k-160k |
| PMO Analyst / Lead | ~$100k-145k |
| Portfolio Manager (delivery) | ~$130k-170k |
| Construction / IT / Healthcare PM | ~$95k-150k |
Bands are indicative US figures unless stated. Actual pay depends on experience, employer, city and year.
Other markets (indicative)
| United Kingdom | ~£45k-75k |
|---|---|
| Canada | ~CA$90k-130k |
| Australia | ~AU$120k-160k |
Jobs that often ask for it
- Project Manager
- Program Manager
- PMO Analyst / Lead
- Delivery Manager
- IT / construction / healthcare PM
Weigh the pay against the cost
Salary is only half the picture. Before you commit, check what PMP actually costs to sit and maintain, and where it can take you over a career.
- See the full fee breakdown in the PMP cost and overview (exam fee, retake, materials and renewal).
- Estimate your total spend, including a possible retake, with our exam cost calculator.
Where PMP leads (with a pay ladder)
These career paths show how pay typically climbs stage by stage, and where PMP fits on the way up: