How much does a Scrum Master make in New York City, NY?
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$125,088
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Scrum Master is $125,088 per year in the New York City, NY area, with an average salary of $98,413 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $26,675 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Scrum Master | $125,088 /yr |
| Senior Scrum Master | $148,117 /yr |
| Scrum Master IV | $136,081 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Scrum Master in New York City, NY
Some related job titles are Development Manager Salaries with median pay of $155,510, Product Owner Salaries with median pay of $134,252, Program Manager Salaries with median pay of $113,513, Project Manager/Scrum Master Salaries with median pay of $116,051.
Top Paying Companies
For a Scrum Master in New York City, NY
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Scrum Master in New York City, NY. Employers include SetSchedule, NBCUniversal and Morgan Stanley.
Top Paying Companies
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| 1 | SetSchedule | $181,253 | |
| 2 | NBCUniversal | $175,598 | |
| 3 | Morgan Stanley | $165,428 | |
| 4 | Capital One | $160,304 | |
| 5 | JPMorgan Chase & Co | $155,023 | |
| 6 | Citi | $138,105 |
For Scrum Master in New York City, NY
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Scrum Master | $125,088 /yr |
| Senior Scrum Master | $148,117 /yr |
| Scrum Master IV | $136,081 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
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The top 3 paying industries for a Scrum Master in New York City, NY are Real Estate with a median total pay of $181,253, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $175,598 and Financial Services with a median total pay of $157,663.
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Product and project management roles help companies operate efficiently, run programs and develop new products. Organization and communication skills are important for product and project managers. Experience and specialization within specific markets or products can help job seekers stand out. Additionally, product and project management roles are very diverse, so data, design or market research skills can help open up more opportunities.
How does the Scrum master salary in New York City, NY compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?
The average salary for a Scrum master in US is $99,492 per year based on 2,911 salary contributions, which is 1.26% less than the salary for a Scrum master in New York City, NY. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Scrum master gets the highest compensation are Autodesk, Inc., The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Ryder System, Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 27.28% less than smaller companies for a Scrum master.
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Scrum Master pay FAQ in New York City, NY
The average salary for a Scrum Master is $98,413 per year in New York City, NY. Salaries estimates are based on 7197 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Scrum Master employees in New York City, NY.
The highest salary for a Scrum Master in New York City, NY is $149,374 per year.
The lowest salary for a Scrum Master in New York City, NY is $64,838 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Scrum Master or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Scrum Master.
Scrum masters earn salaries similar to other project managers, agile coaches and business analysts. They are generally required to hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Scrum managers can move into more senior project manager roles to increase their salaries. Earning a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) may assist with this transition.
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The success of a project often depends on the scrum master performance, so it's no wonder that they stand to earn additional pay averaging $26,675.07 each year. These bonuses are paid in addition to a salary that 77% of scrum masters are satisfied with.
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The top scrum masters earn a total pay around $198,189.34. These are folks that are at the top of the scrum master career path and are able to manage the most sensitive and complex projects. The average scrum master earns a more modest $125,087.96 each year, while those at the start of their career can earn $80,309.47.
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A large portion of a scrum master's pay is often earned through project bonuses. If a scrum master wants to maximize this bonus money, they must make sure that every project is executed successfully, on time, on budget, and without error. With every project that is successfully completed, a scrum master should be given an opportunity to move onto a more complex and critical project. In addition, some companies also reward those who invest in their education and become certified in the Agile project methodology with the Project Management Institute.
After the successful roll-out of a major project, it may be a good time to ask for a higher salary as a scrum master. Asking for a salary increase is a lot easier when the scrum master has a proven track record of successful project performance and has positive feedback from peers and company leaders. They should review[ scrum master job openings](https://www.glassdoor.com/Job/senior-scrum-master-jobs-SRCH_KO0,19.htm) or talk with a mentor to learn what it takes to be a senior scrum master, and collect evidence to demonstrate they are already operating at a more senior level. If you are switching roles, then these negotiations can take place during the job interview.