Certification Salary Guides 2026
How much do certified professionals earn? Explore salary ranges by role, seniority, and country across 7 of the most in-demand IT and project management certifications.
All certifications below are issued by globally recognised governing bodies — PMI, PeopleCert (AXELOS), Scrum Alliance, and Scaled Agile, Inc. Salary data is sourced from LinkedIn Salary, Glassdoor, and industry surveys for 2025–2026.
PMP®
Project Management Professional
ITIL® 4
IT Infrastructure Library
CSM®
Certified ScrumMaster
SAFe®
SAFe Agilist / Leading SAFe
CSPO®
Certified Scrum Product Owner
PRINCE2®
Projects in Controlled Environments
PfMP®
Portfolio Management Professional
Why Certified Professionals Earn More
Employers pay for verified skills
Certifications remove ambiguity in hiring. Employers know exactly what a PMP or ITIL certified professional can do — and price that certainty into compensation.
Access to higher pay bands
Many organisations have formal compensation bands that require a specific certification to enter. Without it, you may be doing the same work for significantly less pay.
Faster progression
Certified professionals reach senior and leadership roles faster because they demonstrate commitment to professional development that non-certified peers cannot easily replicate.
Global mobility
Certifications from PMI, PeopleCert, Scrum Alliance, and Scaled Agile are recognised globally, giving you the flexibility to take your career across borders and command local market rates.
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