Scrum Master Project Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Scrum Master Project Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Scrum Master Project Manager in the United States is $111,060 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, a Scrum Master Project Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,964
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,455 to $119,908
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,621
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Scrum Master Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $119,908 $9,992 $2,306 $58
Average $111,060 $9,255 $2,136 $53
25th Percentile $102,455 $8,538 $1,970 $49
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Key Factors That Influence Scrum Master Project Manager Salaries

A Scrum Master Project Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Scrum Master Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Scrum Master Project Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $93,676
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $110,409
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,085
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,654
  • Expert (over 8 years): $142,664
Levels Salary
Scrum Mas... Level Scrum Master Project Manager$93,676
Scrum Mas... Level Scrum Master Project Manager$110,409
Scrum Mas... Level Scrum Master Project Manager$128,085
Scrum Mas... Level Scrum Master Project Manager$141,654
Scrum Pro... Level Scrum Master Project Manager$142,664
$93,676 0 yr
$110,409 < 2 yrs
$128,085 2-4 yrs
$141,654 5-8 yrs
$142,664 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Scrum Master Project Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $140,080
  • San Francisco: $138,703
  • Oakland: $135,626

What Skills Can Increase a Scrum Master Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 4.05% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Jira (Mentioned in 1.19% Job Postings): Tracking and managing software application bug issues and agile projects.
  • Agile Methodology (Mentioned in 0.63% Job Postings): The Agile methodology is a way to manage a project by breaking it up into several phases. The goal of Agile is to produce shorter development cycles and more frequent product releases than traditional waterfall project management.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 4.05%
Jira 1.19%
Agile Methodology 0.63%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Scrum Master Project Manager's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Release Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Atlassian: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$113,281
2%
Release Planning
$113,281
2%
Atlassian
$112,171
1%
Agility
$112,171
1%
Teamwork
$112,171
1%
Commitment
$112,171
1%
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Scrum Master Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Scrum Master Project Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Scrum Master Project Manager

Salaries for a Scrum Master Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $102,650 in 2023 to around $103,314 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Scrum Master Project Manager salary trends, .

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