Survey after survey has shown that PMP certification holders earn higher in the long run than the non-PMP professionals. According to Forbes, PMP certification increased in value by 18.6%, jumping the median salary of about $114,000 in 2018 to about $136,000 in 2019. That is an 18% increase in a year.Jul 15, 2020
How much does a PMP certification add to your salary?
Does having a PMP make a difference in pay and career progression? According to the Project Management Institute, individuals with a PMP certification receive, on average, 20% higher salaries than those project managers without the certification.
Does PMP increase your salary?
According to smartsheet, if you work as a project manager in the financial and insurance industries and are a PMP, you can expect to make between $114,000 and $144,000 – this being a 20-22% increase over non-PMP project manager salaries.Nov 10, 2020