Scrum Master Salaries in United Kingdom

The average salary for a Scrum Master is £63,874 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 1523 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Scrum Master employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Scrum Master in United Kingdom is £78,010 per year.

The lowest salary for a Scrum Master in United Kingdom is £52,649 per year.

Scrum masters earn well over the national average salary, and with experience can earn six figure salaries. This reflects the increasingly in-demand nature of their specialist qualifications and experience. 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 masters of business administration (MBA) may assist with the shift into this role.

A sizeable chunk of a Scrum Master's pay is often earned through project bonuses. To maximise this bonus money, Scrum Masters must ensure that every project is executed successfully, within the specified timeframe, budget, and without errors. With every successful project that is successfully completed, a Scrum Master should be given an opportunity to move onto to more complex and critical projects. Additionally, some companies 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 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.

About 71.35% of Scrum Master professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £3,824 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Scrum Master in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Scrum Master professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £44,436 and £94,078 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £63,874 following the average career path of a Scrum Master.