Does Project Management Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Project Management Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Project Management Institute. This rating has decreased by 18% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Project Management Institute?

26% 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?

"Benefits are good" ((in 37 reviews)); "Some great people." ((in 29 reviews)); "pay was good but not great" ((in 23 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 16 reviews)); "The employees are great and fun to work with." ((in 10 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 17 reviews)); "My manager was abrasive, rude, non communicative, provided no training and was completely unapproachable." ((in 15 reviews)); "Very poor senior leadership who fail to live up to the cultural behaviors they promote, extreme favoritism, lots of good people being shown the door because bad management is not being addressed" ((in 6 reviews)); "Zero psychological safety." ((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

2.5

26% would recommend to a friend

(300 total reviews)

Pierre Le Manh

30% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

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Project Management Institute has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 300 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Project Management Institute employee rating is 33% below average for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

300 reviews

2.0

Jul 10, 2024

Not to be trusted

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people work there but there is a lot of turnover going on now.

Cons

With new leadership, the company appears to be looking to focus on AI.

Project Management Institute Response

1y

With our new leadership team, we've charted a clear vision and strategy forward, as we lead the transformation of project management through AI.

4.0

May 14, 2024

PMI does a lot of good in the world

Project specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and pay Good opportunities to travel and learn

Cons

Too much turnover in staff including CEOs and managers Too much favoritism

Project Management Institute Response

2y

We are glad that you appreciate our suite of competitive benefits at PMI. We agree that there are also lots of opportunities to travel, learn, and meet our vibrant global community of current and aspiring project professionals. Over the last year, we have undergone a deep transformation of our organization. We acknowledge that change can feel uncomfortable and are doing our best to ensure our teams are informed and supported at this time.

5.0

Mar 21, 2024

Great

Vp of technology

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

obtained great leadershp skills and keep up with my Project Management skills

Cons

I wish we go back to "in person" networking meetings

Project Management Institute Response

2y

We are glad that you appreciate the opportunities at PMI to learn and enhance your leadership skills. Over the last 3 years, we have continued to build and grow our in-person events, which serve as key opportunities for networking and connection across our team and community.

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