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?

"The benefits are great" ((in 44 reviews)); "Some great people." ((in 31 reviews)); "pay was good but not great" ((in 16 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)); "Salary is nice, vacation and holiday time off, work from home occasionally, benefits" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 20 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)); "Lack of psychological safety." ((in 6 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.

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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

Ratings by category

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

4.0

Sep 19, 2025

Good company with a good reputation

Manager

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Well-known company with a great brand. Good CEO doing great things to bring the company into the modern age.

Cons

Opportunity to refresh a couple of executive leaders who weigh the teams down.

5.0

Apr 10, 2024

Purpose-Driven

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Organizational core values and mission align with personal purpose-driven nature

Cons

Can be more political than necessary at times

Project Management Institute Response

We are so happy to hear that you feel a sense of personal connection to our purpose, as we work to maximize project success to elevate our world. If you have suggestions for ways that our teams can better work together and collaborate, please share them with your Global Talent Partner.

5.0

Apr 5, 2024

Excellent

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Successful organization with great people and leadership. PMI is shifting from boring books to interactive, AI-based products. Strong sense of purpose and excellent culture. Vision and strategy are clearer under new leadership. Pay and bonuses have improved after a successful year. It is great to work for a company that cares about its people.

Cons

Sometimes bureaucratic. Not always easy to get things done.

Project Management Institute Response

Thank you for your review, and for sharing your personal connection to our purpose and culture. Our people make PMI great! With our new leadership team, we've charted a clear vision and strategy, leading to our continued success as an organization. We appreciate you being a part of our team and for sharing your positive experience!

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