Certified Agile Scrum Master Salary in the United States

How much does a Certified Agile Scrum Master make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Agile Scrum Master in the United States is $111,565 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,522
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,901 to $120,441
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,013
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Certified Agile Scrum Master Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $120,441 $10,037 $2,316 $58
Average $111,565 $9,297 $2,145 $54
25th Percentile $102,901 $8,575 $1,979 $49
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Key Factors That Influence Certified Agile Scrum Master Salaries

A Certified Agile Scrum Master'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 Certified Agile Scrum Master Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Agile Scrum Master'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): $94,108
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $110,912
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,683
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,319
  • Expert (over 8 years): $143,323
Levels Salary
Scrum Mas... Level Certified Agile Scrum Master$94,108
Certified... Level Certified Agile Scrum Master$110,912
Scrum Mas... Level Certified Agile Scrum Master$128,683
Scrum Mas... Level Certified Agile Scrum Master$142,319
Scrum Pro... Level Certified Agile Scrum Master$143,323
$94,108 0 yr
$110,912 < 2 yrs
$128,683 2-4 yrs
$142,319 5-8 yrs
$143,323 > 8 yrs
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How Do Certified Agile Scrum Master Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Certified Agile Scrum Masters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $123,525.
  • California: $123,056.
  • Massachusetts: $121,416.

Top Paying Cities for Certified Agile Scrum Masters

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: $140,717
  • San Francisco: $139,176
  • Oakland: $136,243

What Skills Can Increase a Certified Agile Scrum Master'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 Certified Agile Scrum Master'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
$113,796
2%
Release Planning
$113,796
2%
Atlassian
$112,681
1%
Agility
$112,681
1%
Teamwork
$112,681
1%
Commitment
$112,681
1%
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Certified Agile Scrum Master Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Agile Scrum Master'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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Certified Agile Scrum Master

Salaries for a Certified Agile Scrum Master can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $103,121 in 2023 to around $103,788 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Certified Agile Scrum Master salary trends, .

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