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PRINCE2 Practitioner

PRINCE2 Practitioner salary

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

Typical annual pay$95K–$125KDirectional 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 PRINCE2 Practitioner

Project ManagerSenior Project ManagerProgram ManagerPortfolio ManagerProject Management Office Lead

Salary compared with other Project Management certifications

CertificationLevelTypical salary
PRINCE2 PractitionerIntermediate$95K–$125K
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

PRINCE2 Practitioner salary questions

How much do PRINCE2 Practitioner certified professionals earn?

Reported pay for PRINCE2 Practitioner holders is commonly in the $95K–$125K range. Your own pay depends on role, location, employer and total experience.

Which jobs use PRINCE2 Practitioner?

Common roles include Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, Portfolio Manager, Project Management Office Lead.

Will PRINCE2 Practitioner 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.