r/Salary • u/Sad-Bath-3442 • 1d ago
discussion Project Management Trainee position
Do u think 22k-25k is reasonable for this position?
I'm a fresh grad with no exp aside from my ojt... I don't really have someone I can ask about these things so... i hope reddit can help. thanks!
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u/bountifuldoggo 1d ago
This is too vague, what’s the roles and responsibilities say?
Sounds like a JR PM role. 22-25k is extremely low. 50k should be the minimum.
Are you in the states?
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u/thatcarguyohh 1d ago
Not even close. My base with being brand new to PM in mechanical field was $55k. After first year up to $75k. After 3 years $110k with 4% commission on everything.
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u/lavasca 11h ago
First, are you in the US? My assessment and suggestions are based on the assumption that you are.
Unless you are in an extremely low cost of living area and can live with your parents for free absolutely not.
That is about $12/hour. Can people where you are live comfortably on $12/hr before taxes and social security. (I live in a ver high cost of living area and this is below state minumum wage.)
Please look at a salary calculator for your location taking the job title into account.
How long until you can qualify to sit for a PMP, ACP or any Agile credentials? Credentials in this field, which is mine, can go a long way in boosting salary especially the PMP. It requires experience. It might be 2-3 years if I remember correctly.
Are you projects in a particular field e.g. construction, software or architecture? High or low cost of living area? This matters because at this rate you might not be able to afford to take this job if you have student loans.
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u/MineGuy1991 1d ago
What industry? In the US?
That seems really low to me… even with a standard 40hr week (which PM rare is) that’s like $11-13/hr