Scrum Master salary in United States

The US tech market is the world's largest and most competitive. Compensation includes meaningful equity, bonus, and benefits beyond base salary. Notice periods are typically 2 weeks.

US · 2026 · USD$100k–$140kUS mid-level base

National range · United States

Base salary in USD. Add 10–25% TC (bonus + equity) in the US.

USUnited States · USD · base salary
Junior$70k–$95k
Mid$100k–$140k
Senior$150k–$205k
$150k–$205k

Senior ceiling · US. A senior scrum master in United States reaches $150k–$205k base - significantly higher in major hubs and at top-tier product companies.

Pay by city · US

Local salary localised using current Haystack market multipliers.

CityJuniorMidSeniorUplift
San Francisco$90k–$120k$125k–$175k$185k–$255k+25%
New York$85k–$115k$120k–$165k$180k–$245k+20%
Seattle$80k–$110k$115k–$160k$170k–$235k+15%
Boston$75k–$105k$110k–$155k$165k–$225k+10%
Los Angeles$75k–$105k$110k–$155k$165k–$225k+10%
Austin$70k–$95k$100k–$140k$150k–$205k+0%
Chicago$70k–$95k$100k–$140k$150k–$205k+0%
Remote (US)$70k–$95k$100k–$140k$150k–$205k+0%

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