Highest-Paying PMI Certifications in 2026

Compare advertised salaries for PMI CAPM, PMP and PMI-ACP. Explore the project management foundations of CAPM, the experience-based PMP route and the agile focus of PMI-ACP, with eligibility requirements, costs and preparation for each.

1$144k median salary

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

525IntermediateHas prerequisites
2$143k median salary

Validates knowledge of project leadership, team management and delivery across predictive, agile and hybrid approaches.

695AdvancedHas prerequisites
3$113k median salary

Validates foundational knowledge of project management, predictive delivery, agile approaches and business analysis for supporting project work.

330EntryHas prerequisites

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