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PgMP - Program Management Professional

PgMP - Program Management Professional salary

What people holding this certification commonly earn, the roles it supports, and how it compares with related certifications.

Typical annual pay$145K–$185KDirectional range from public salary sources

A range, not a promise. Individual pay depends on the factors below.

What changes the number

Role

The same certification pays differently for an analyst, an engineer and a manager.

Location

Pay varies widely between countries and between cities in the same country.

Experience

Certifications add the most on top of hands-on work you can show.

Employer and industry

Large firms and regulated industries often pay more for certified staff.

Roles that use PgMP - Program Management Professional

Program ManagerVP of PMOPortfolio ManagerDirector of ProgramsTransformation Lead

Salary compared with other Project Management certifications

CertificationLevelTypical salary
PgMP - Program Management ProfessionalAdvanced$145K–$185K
CAPM - Certified Associate in PMBeginner$70K–$90K
CSM - Certified ScrumMasterBeginner$95K–$125K
CSPO - Certified Scrum Product OwnerBeginner$100K–$130K
Google Project Management Professional CertificateBeginner$70K–$95K
PRINCE2 FoundationBeginner$75K–$100K
PSM I - Professional Scrum MasterBeginner$90K–$120K
PSPO I - Professional Scrum Product OwnerBeginner$95K–$130K
PMI-ACP - Agile Certified PractitionerIntermediate$115K–$140K
PMI-RMP - Risk Management ProfessionalIntermediate$110K–$140K

PgMP - Program Management Professional salary questions

How much do PgMP - Program Management Professional certified professionals earn?

Reported pay for PgMP - Program Management Professional holders is commonly in the $145K–$185K range. Your own pay depends on role, location, employer and total experience.

Which jobs use PgMP - Program Management Professional?

Common roles include Program Manager, VP of PMO, Portfolio Manager, Director of Programs, Transformation Lead.

Will PgMP - Program Management Professional guarantee a pay rise?

No certification guarantees a raise. It tends to help most when you are applying for a new role or a promotion, alongside real experience you can show.