It Scrum Master Salary in the United States

How much does an It Scrum Master make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an It Scrum Master in the United States is $110,112 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, an It Scrum Master's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,075
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,924 to $118,467
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,560
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It Scrum Master Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $118,467 $9,872 $2,278 $57
Average $110,112 $9,176 $2,118 $53
25th Percentile $100,924 $8,410 $1,941 $49
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Key Factors That Influence It Scrum Master Salaries

An It Scrum Master's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects It Scrum Master Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an It Scrum Master's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $93,871
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $110,644
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,348
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,945
  • Expert (over 8 years): $142,960
Levels Salary
Scrum Mas... Level It Scrum Master$93,871
It Scrum ... Level It Scrum Master$110,644
Scrum Mas... Level It Scrum Master$128,348
Scrum Mas... Level It Scrum Master$141,945
Scrum Pro... Level It Scrum Master$142,960
$93,871 0 yr
$110,644 < 2 yrs
$128,348 2-4 yrs
$141,945 5-8 yrs
$142,960 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for It Scrum Masters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $138,884
  • San Francisco: $137,518
  • Oakland: $134,468

What Skills Can Increase an It Scrum Master's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 4.05% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Jira (Mentioned in 1.19% Job Postings): Tracking and managing software application bug issues and agile projects.
  • Agile Methodology (Mentioned in 0.63% Job Postings): The Agile methodology is a way to manage a project by breaking it up into several phases. The goal of Agile is to produce shorter development cycles and more frequent product releases than traditional waterfall project management.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 4.05%
Jira 1.19%
Agile Methodology 0.63%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an It Scrum Master's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Release Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Agile Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$112,314
2%
Release Planning
$112,314
2%
Agile Coaching
$111,213
1%
Analysis
$111,213
1%
Agility
$111,213
1%
Teamwork
$111,213
1%
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It Scrum Master Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an It Scrum Master's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for It Scrum Master

Salaries for an It Scrum Master can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $102,865 in 2023 to around $103,530 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of It Scrum Master salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of It Scrum Master Over Time

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