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 (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?

"Great benefits; work" ((in 39 reviews)); "Some great people." ((in 29 reviews)); "pay was good but not great" ((in 24 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)); "The employees are great and fun to work with." ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 21 reviews)); "Staff concerns are dismissed in favor of protecting the beliefs and perceptions that senior leadership wants to promulgate." ((in 17 reviews)); ""manager is always right",employee always in the wrong." ((in 13 reviews)); "Corporate culture is toxic and wears on many employees will to move ahead positively without worrying about our future." ((in 13 reviews)); "Favoritism is apparent and known" ((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.

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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

1.0

Jan 19, 2024

CMO is a bully. Job descriptions don't make sense. Not supporting the community.

Marketing specialist

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CEO approval

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Pros

There are a lot of very smart people at PMI who believe in the mission to support project managers. These folks are often quiet and stiffled because they are scared to speak up.

Cons

Toxic marketing team. Managers and Directors are frightened of the CMO.

Project Management Institute Response

We take feedback seriously and encourage employees to contact Global Talent to share their concerns.

3.0

Dec 18, 2023

Associate

Program associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

coworkers were team players mostly

Cons

management was toxic and problematic

Project Management Institute Response

Thank you for taking a moment to leave a review. We agree that the people at PMI are team players and we’re committed to ensuring a healthy and supportive work environment for all our employees. Current and past employees are encouraged to provide more details about their experience with Global Talent (HR).

4.0

Nov 21, 2023

Moving in the right direction

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good teammates, good pay and benefits

Cons

Lack of clarity, organizational goals don't trickle down to all levels

Project Management Institute Response

Thank you for taking time to leave a review. We’re glad you enjoy your benefits and your teammates — our people set PMI apart! As you know, PMI has experienced a lot of growth over the last few years, and we are working to more clearly define and share our priorities, goals, and organization objectives with the entire PMI team.

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