Scrum Master Salaries

The average salary for a Scrum Master is $1,06,018 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 7600 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Scrum Master employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Scrum Master in United States is $1,31,435 per year.

The lowest salary for a Scrum Master in United States is $85,910 per year.

Scrum masters earn salaries similar to other project managers, agile coaches and business analysts. They are generally required to hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Scrum managers can move into more senior project manager roles to increase their salaries. Earning a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) may assist with this transition.

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The success of a project often depends on the scrum master performance, so it's no wonder that they stand to earn additional pay averaging $8,071.44 each year. These bonuses are paid in addition to a salary that 85% of scrum masters are satisfied with.

The top scrum masters earn a total pay around $159,103.92. These are folks that are at the top of the scrum master career path and are able to manage the most sensitive and complex projects. The average scrum master earns a more modest $106,012.31 each year, while those at the start of their career can earn $71,141.65.

A large portion of a scrum master's pay is often earned through project bonuses. If a scrum master wants to maximize this bonus money, they must make sure that every project is executed successfully, on time, on budget, and without error. With every project that is successfully completed, a scrum master should be given an opportunity to move onto a more complex and critical project. In addition, some companies also reward those who invest in their education and become certified in the Agile project methodology with the Project Management Institute.

After the successful roll-out of a major project, it may be a good time to ask for a higher salary as a scrum master. Asking for a salary increase is a lot easier when the scrum master has a proven track record of successful project performance and has positive feedback from peers and company leaders. They should review scrum master job openings or talk with a mentor to learn what it takes to be a senior scrum master, and collect evidence to demonstrate they are already operating at a more senior level. If you are switching roles, then these negotiations can take place during the job interview.

About 85.00% of Scrum Master professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $8,071 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Scrum Master in United States as a good salary.

Scrum Master professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $71,142 and $1,59,104 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $1,06,012 following the average career path of a Scrum Master.