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?

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 (13) , 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?

"The benefits are great" ((in 43 reviews)); "Some great people." ((in 30 reviews)); "pay was good but not great" ((in 21 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 14 reviews)); "The employees are great and fun to work with." ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 18 reviews)); ""manager is always right",employee always in the wrong." ((in 15 reviews)); "Corporate culture is toxic and wears on many employees will to move ahead positively without worrying about our future." ((in 15 reviews)); "Could have better communication between teams and associates." ((in 7 reviews)); "Highly political; gossip abounds; inappropriate favoritism at top levels; culture in decline" ((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.

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2.6

27% would recommend to a friend

(301 total reviews)

Pierre Le Manh

31% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

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3.3

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.4

Career opportunities

2.3

Culture & values

2.1

Senior management

Project Management Institute has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 301 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Project Management Institute employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

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301 reviews

2.0

Aug 27, 2024

decent

Pm iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good people for the most part

Cons

3 CEOs in 5 years kind of sums it up

Project Management Institute Response

We agree, our people make PMI great! And over the last several years, 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

Aug 26, 2024

Great

Board director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great organization that cares for volunteers and employees

Cons

Rigid organization with lack of autonomous decisions

Project Management Institute Response

We agree that PMI cares for our employees and community – they are at the heart of PMI. As we continue transforming, we aim to strike the right balance between structure and autonomy across our organization.

4.0

Aug 13, 2024

Great Culture

Customer care supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It has great culture and benefits.

Cons

The compensation should be higher.

Project Management Institute Response

Thank you for highlighting PMI’s culture and benefits – we’re glad these have made a positive impact for you! As part of our process, we continually evaluate our compensation model to ensure competitiveness.

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