Highest-Paying Agile & Scrum Certifications in 2026

Compare agile certifications for Scrum facilitation, broader agile delivery and working in a SAFe organization. CSM, PMI-ACP and SAFe Agilist serve different responsibilities; explore their salary rankings alongside the training and experience each route involves.

1$167k median salary
SAFe Agilist credential artwork

SAFe Agilist

Scaled Agile

Validates knowledge of leading with SAFe, including Lean-Agile mindset, team agility, product flow, portfolio management and leading change.

495EntryNo prerequisites
2$144k median salary

Validates knowledge of agile mindset, leadership, product and delivery practices across Scrum, Kanban, Lean and hybrid approaches.

525IntermediateHas prerequisites
3$138k median salary

Validates foundational knowledge of Scrum principles, the Scrum framework and Scrum Master responsibilities for serving teams and organizations.

399EntryHas prerequisites

Median annual advertised pay in US postings that mention each certification, Sep 2025–Aug 2026. Source