Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Recruitment

Certified Scrum Master recruitment at PMagency focuses on organisations running Agile delivery at team and product level where pace, collaboration and delivery discipline are essential. We work with businesses across the UK that rely on Scrum to deliver incremental value and where delivery performance is closely scrutinised by stakeholders.

Clients typically engage us when Scrum ceremonies are in place but teams are underperforming, velocity is inconsistent or blockers are not being addressed effectively. The Certified Scrum Master credential is most commonly valued in Software & IT, Digital Product, Financial Services and technology enabled change environments where Agile maturity is expected rather than aspirational. Our insight is informed by the PMagency Annual Salary Survey, now in its 14th year, reflecting long term UK hiring patterns.

Roles we recruit for and 2026 salary insight

• Scrum Master (2026 average salary £57,100)
  Salaries increased by 4.8% compared with 2025 as demand remains strong for experienced facilitators who can improve team performance. Scrum Masters are responsible for coaching teams, facilitating ceremonies and removing delivery blockers. 81% work in hybrid or fully remote roles, reflecting the team based nature of Scrum delivery.

• Senior Scrum Master (2026 average salary £69,900)
  Up 5.0% year on year, driven by demand for practitioners supporting multiple teams or complex products. Senior Scrum Masters often mentor other Scrum Masters and work closely with Product Owners and Delivery Managers. Job satisfaction is high, with 71% rating their role as rewarding due to autonomy and team impact.

• Delivery Manager (2026 average salary £73,800)
  Salaries rose by 4.9% year on year as organisations look to strengthen flow and predictability across Scrum teams. Delivery Managers typically operate above team level, using Scrum principles alongside broader delivery governance.

• Agile Coach (2026 average salary £86,200)
  Up 4.6% on last year, particularly in organisations scaling Agile across departments. Agile Coaches often combine Certified Scrum Master with broader Agile and change experience, supporting cultural and delivery transformation.

Based on PMagency Annual Salary Survey data, Certified Scrum Master aligned roles have seen cumulative salary growth of 30% over the past five years, outperforming the wider UK Project Management market. 69% of Scrum Masters receive employer funded training, with certification delivering an average salary uplift of 9% compared with non-certified Agile practitioners. Retention is strongest where Scrum Masters are empowered to influence delivery decisions rather than limited to facilitation, while flexible working remains a key driver of satisfaction at all levels.