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?

"Great benefits; work" ((in 34 reviews)); "Some great people." ((in 30 reviews)); "pay was good but not great" ((in 20 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 10 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 18 reviews)); "Staff concerns are dismissed in favor of protecting the beliefs and perceptions that senior leadership wants to promulgate." ((in 17 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 7 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?

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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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3.4

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.4

Career opportunities

2.3

Culture & values

2.1

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5.0

May 22, 2023

Finally moving in the right direction

Director

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Pros

New CEO is implementing long awaited changes. ELT team is finally shaken up and complacent/useless/overpaid senior execs being let go. Loyal high performers have been promoted. Hopefully the new external recruits at leadership level will be better than the ones who were let go. Strategy is refocused on the value created for project managers after previous leadership launched many useless products and focused exclusively on sales, which didn't work, upset many members and caused complete chaos. Regions are finally provided clear direction, plans are much more focused. PMI is still by far the largest organization representing the PM profession globally and is still offering the best development opportunities for employees and volunteers.

Cons

Compensation is not competitive enough. Product portfolio is still a hot mess and requires pruning.

Project Management Institute Response

We appreciate your positive remarks about recently implemented changes. We are committed to continuous improvement and ensuring that the organization remains focused on creating value for the project management community. Regarding your concerns, we understand the importance of competitive pay and we actively review our compensation practices to ensure they align with industry standards. Additionally, we are working on streamlining and optimizing our product portfolio to better serve the needs of our members and certification holders.

5.0

May 16, 2023

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive wages, great people, great leadership. Highly recommend!

Cons

No cons to report at this time. I have had a wonderful experience.

Project Management Institute Response

Thank you for sharing your insights and for being part of the PMI team! Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we will continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of our organization. Your encouragement motivates us to maintain the high standards that have contributed to your positive experience.

1.0

May 10, 2023

Wouldn't Recommend

Anonymous employee

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Remote work environment Paid time off

Cons

The pay is disappointing, especially considering the current inflation. One would expect PMI to acknowledge this and adjust our salaries accordingly. The heavy monitoring in our department makes it a less enjoyable work environment. It's unfortunate to leave such feedback, but this situation has impacted my mental well-being, and I'm exploring better opportunities with higher compensation.

Project Management Institute Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave your thoughts. We strive to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and are constantly searching for ways to improve our offerings and the overall employee experience. Maintaining consistent and positive customer interactions is important to us, which is why we employ commonly used digital technology to ensure quality customer service. We welcome your input and suggest reaching out to a member of the Global Talent team to further discuss your concerns.

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