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 32 reviews)); "pay was good but not great" ((in 19 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)); "Talented employees that work together towards building the business." ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 19 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)); "Favoritism is apparent and known" ((in 7 reviews)); "Could have better communication between teams and associates." ((in 6 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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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).

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300 reviews

1.0

Apr 5, 2013

Current Employee with experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- benefits - co-workers (aka the little people)

Cons

No one (management & up) listens/trusts any of the "little people", they have their own agenda and will do what it takes to have their project roll-out. The CEO has let the title of CEO get to his head. No one (management & higher) are held accountable for their actions (i.e.harassment, bullying). If you go to HR to file a complaint, they will ask you "what do you want me to do?" PMI is more concerned with earning that dollar than the happiness of their employees.

1.0

Aug 29, 2017

Administration

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits are amazing. One of the perks.

Cons

Old school way of managing teams. "manager is always right",employee always in the wrong. They will also change your job duties in an instant. Not any training at all.

3.0

Jul 20, 2016

Mixed

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunity to learn about the non-profit world and project management as a discipline. Very dedicated staff.

Cons

Very hierarchical. Only executive management makes decisions. Middle management is held accountable for most projects, good and bad. No room for advancement and even limited lateral opportunities. Culture is stifling and confrontational.

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