PMP Certification Salary Guide
How much more do PMP-certified project managers earn? We compiled salary data for every US state, the District of Columbia, and 15 countries so you can see exactly what the certification is worth in your market.
US Avg PM Salary
$78,686
US Avg with PMP
$107,275
Avg Premium
+36%
US PM Jobs
513,300
PMP Salary by State
All 50 states + DC. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | PM Salary | PMP Salary | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $72,000 | $97,000 | +35% |
| Alaska | $78,000 | $105,000 | +35% |
| Arizona | $79,000 | $108,000 | +37% |
| Arkansas | $68,000 | $92,000 | +35% |
| California | $98,000 | $135,000 | +38% |
| Colorado | $87,000 | $118,000 | +36% |
| Connecticut | $89,000 | $120,000 | +35% |
| Delaware | $82,000 | $112,000 | +37% |
| District of Columbia | $100,000 | $138,000 | +38% |
| Florida | $78,000 | $107,000 | +37% |
| Georgia | $81,000 | $112,000 | +38% |
| Hawaii | $77,000 | $103,000 | +34% |
| Idaho | $72,000 | $97,000 | +35% |
| Illinois | $84,000 | $116,000 | +38% |
| Indiana | $73,000 | $99,000 | +36% |
| Iowa | $71,000 | $96,000 | +35% |
| Kansas | $72,000 | $97,000 | +35% |
| Kentucky | $70,000 | $95,000 | +36% |
| Louisiana | $72,000 | $98,000 | +36% |
| Maine | $70,000 | $95,000 | +36% |
| Maryland | $92,000 | $128,000 | +39% |
| Massachusetts | $93,000 | $128,000 | +38% |
| Michigan | $78,000 | $107,000 | +37% |
| Minnesota | $83,000 | $114,000 | +37% |
| Mississippi | $65,000 | $88,000 | +35% |
| Missouri | $76,000 | $104,000 | +37% |
| Montana | $68,000 | $91,000 | +34% |
| Nebraska | $72,000 | $97,000 | +35% |
| Nevada | $78,000 | $107,000 | +37% |
| New Hampshire | $80,000 | $108,000 | +35% |
| New Jersey | $92,000 | $126,000 | +37% |
| New Mexico | $73,000 | $99,000 | +36% |
| New York | $95,000 | $132,000 | +39% |
| North Carolina | $80,000 | $110,000 | +38% |
| North Dakota | $70,000 | $94,000 | +34% |
| Ohio | $77,000 | $106,000 | +38% |
| Oklahoma | $71,000 | $96,000 | +35% |
| Oregon | $84,000 | $115,000 | +37% |
| Pennsylvania | $83,000 | $114,000 | +37% |
| Rhode Island | $79,000 | $107,000 | +35% |
| South Carolina | $73,000 | $99,000 | +36% |
| South Dakota | $67,000 | $90,000 | +34% |
| Tennessee | $76,000 | $104,000 | +37% |
| Texas | $86,000 | $119,000 | +38% |
| Utah | $80,000 | $110,000 | +38% |
| Vermont | $72,000 | $96,000 | +33% |
| Virginia | $93,000 | $130,000 | +40% |
| Washington | $95,000 | $130,000 | +37% |
| West Virginia | $64,000 | $86,000 | +34% |
| Wisconsin | $77,000 | $105,000 | +36% |
| Wyoming | $68,000 | $91,000 | +34% |
PMP Salary by Country
All figures converted to USD for comparison. Click any country for a detailed breakdown.
| Country | PM Salary | PMP Salary | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $72,000 | $100,000 | +39% |
| United Kingdom | $68,000 | $95,000 | +40% |
| Australia | $78,000 | $108,000 | +38% |
| India | $15,000 | $25,000 | +67% |
| Germany | $72,000 | $98,000 | +36% |
| United Arab Emirates | $65,000 | $95,000 | +46% |
| Singapore | $62,000 | $88,000 | +42% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58,000 | $85,000 | +47% |
| Netherlands | $70,000 | $95,000 | +36% |
| Switzerland | $105,000 | $142,000 | +35% |
| Ireland | $72,000 | $98,000 | +36% |
| Japan | $55,000 | $75,000 | +36% |
| Brazil | $22,000 | $35,000 | +59% |
| South Africa | $28,000 | $42,000 | +50% |
| Nigeria | $12,000 | $22,000 | +83% |
Key Takeaways
- PMP pays everywhere. Every state and country in our data shows a positive salary premium for PMP certification, ranging from 33% to 83%.
- Emerging markets show the highest premiums. Nigeria (83%), India (67%), and Brazil (59%) offer the largest percentage increases, making PMP especially impactful for PMs in these countries.
- Cost of living matters. A $130K salary in Washington state (no income tax) often goes further than a $135K salary in California. Consider net purchasing power, not just the headline number.
- Government contracting loves PMP. Virginia, Maryland, and DC form a corridor where PMP is often a hard requirement — not just a preference — for PM roles on federal contracts.
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