Kelly and I throw a few numbers at you, with an average PM salary as a starting point for the discussion. But we also know that your salary depends on a lot of factors, so we go over the factors that affect your project manager salary. We talk about salary factors like: - Geographic location—which areas pay more? - Contractors vs. full-time employees - What experience you have and types of projects you’ve done - Which industry or sector you’re in—which sectors pay higher salaries? - Your level of education and certification - See this - The size and budget of projects you’re working on Tips For Negotiating A PM Salary: We follow up by embellishing a few tips to help you prepare to negotiate your salary, whether you’re going for a raise or evaluating new job offers. - Come prepared with stats—check out our global project manager salary survey - Check out benefits, PTO, paid parking in a city - Determine your range - Be smart about weighing the difference in perks - Be patient about waiting for the right job - Know your value - Figure out your track record - Make a one-pager In-Depth PM Career Guidance: You can find in-depth guidance on getting promoted and growing your career in our Member’s Workshop with Suze Haworth, freelance Project Director with 14 years of experience in the PM game: Workshop: Get Promoted And Grow In Your Project Manager Career You’ll learn the different levels of PM roles, salary info, factors that impact how much $ you make, books and training that can make a real difference in your work, and skill areas to focus on to grow your career. The Workshop is for DPM Members—learn about becoming a Member here. You’ll get access to great resources about the PM industry, getting started, and growing your skills. We’ve got templates and tools for PMs at every stage of the project management journey! Mentioned resources: - PM certification: https://thedigitalprojectmanager.com/project-management-certification-complete-guide/ - PM salary guide: https://thedigitalprojectmanager.com/project-manager-salary-guide/ - DPM Podcast: Because I’m Worth It (With Tucker-Sauer Pivonka): https://thedigitalprojectmanager.com/digital-project-management-podcast-because-im-worth-it-tucker-sauer-pivonka/ - Workshop: Get Promoted And Grow In Your Project Manager Career: https://thedigitalprojectmanager.com/workshop-grow-your-pm-career/ - DPM membership: https://thedigitalprojectmanager.com/dpm-membership-overview/ Follow us on social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedigitalprojectmanager Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalpm/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18090940/admin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedigitalpm