Does Project Management Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Project Management Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Project Management Institute. This rating has decreased by 17% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Project Management Institute?

27% of Project Management Institute employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Project Management Institute 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.3 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Project Management Institute?

Project Manager (20) , Manager (14) , Marketing (9) , Product Manager (9) , Business Analyst (6) , Marketing Specialist (6) , Analyst (5) , Volunteer (5) , Director (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Consultant (3) , Customer Service Representative (3) , Intern (3) , Marketing Manager (3) , Product Specialist (3)

What are the pros of working at Project Management Institute according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits are great" ((in 34 reviews)); "Some great people." ((in 28 reviews)); "pay was good but not great" ((in 21 reviews)); "The pros and benefits are that project management skill set is in demand and you can learn a great deal from the project management Institute" ((in 15 reviews)); "Work from home is great" ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Project Management Institute according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor." ((in 18 reviews)); "Corporate culture is toxic and wears on many employees will to move ahead positively without worrying about our future." ((in 15 reviews)); ""manager is always right",employee always in the wrong." ((in 14 reviews)); "Could have better communication between teams and associates." ((in 6 reviews)); "Favoritism is apparent and known" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Project Management Institute layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Project Management Institute layoffs and their outlook for job security at Project Management Institute in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Project Management Institute locations?

Newtown Square , Philadelphia , New York , Newtown , Newtown Sq , Washington , Chicago , Los Angeles , San Diego , San Francisco , Denver , Portland , Boston , Atlanta , Maine , Virginia Beach , Brooklyn , Milwaukee , Detroit , Dallas , North Houston , San Antonio , Minneapolis , Cincinnati , Cleveland , Rancho Cucamonga , San Jose , Manchester , Beaverton , Nazareth

Project Management Institute reviews

2.6

27% would recommend to a friend

(62 total reviews)

Pierre Le Manh

31% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

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4.0

Sep 28, 2023

Nice overall

Office administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The workers and the volunteers are nice

Cons

The salary is not match with the amount of work and responsibilities.

Project Management Institute Response

2y

Thank you for your review. Our employees and volunteers are what makes PMI great! We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package based upon geographic location, along with unique opportunities to hone skills and maximize your development.

5.0

Sep 8, 2023

Good company to work for

Applications developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Seen many folks here are working for 10+ years this only says the work culture here is very good. My personal experience is going good so far.

Cons

The salary is a bit low as compared to other organizations.

Project Management Institute Response

2y

We are glad that you appreciate the culture at PMI and that you’ve had a positive experience in your time at PMI! We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees, based upon geographic location, along with unique opportunities to hone skills and maximize your development.

1.0

Aug 11, 2023

Below Average

Operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and good benefits

Cons

Micromanagement Nobody is aligned Micromanagement

Project Management Institute Response

2y

Thank you for your review. We are proud to offer employees excellent pay and benefits. We have undergone a reorganization and welcomed several new executive leaders this year who are helping to align on our strategic goals and better serve the PMI Community. As our culture evolves, folks are encouraged to have open and honest conversations at all levels of the organization or with their (HR) talent partner.

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