Welcome to this module
on Scrum Master levels. After watching this video, you'll be able to identify the Scrum Master position
job requirements as regards to experience
and skills, describe various
salary ranges from entry-level to experienced
Scrum Masters. Scrum Masters have
varying degrees of expertise and experience. An entry-level Scrum
Master position has less rigid expectations than a more experienced
Scrum Master position. The Scrum Alliance uses a three-step
certification hierarchy to define these roles, responsibilities, and
expectations of Scrum Master. The Project Management
Institute, or PMI, offers insight into
Scrum Master levels and skill requirements as well. We will discuss four levels of Scrum Master experience
and expertise. Level 1, at this level, the Scrum Master has no
experience or certifications. This aspiring Scrum
Master should possess some basic project
management experience. However, experience
is not mandatory. Level 2, at this level, the Scrum Master has
no experience but has certified Scrum
Master CSM certification. CSM certification
ensures that you have a basic understanding of the
methodology used in Scrum. You will understand
various Scrum roles, essentials of Sprint Planning, keys to execute a
successful sprint, demos, and retrospectives. The training you'll receive
qualifies you to apply for many entry-level positions and use the skills you learned
to your advantage. The Project Management
Institute offers a Disciplined Agile Scrum
Master Certification or DASM. Requirements for
certification are similar to that of the CSM. There is a bit more
emphasis on understanding Lean foundations and
Disciplined Agile principles. Level 3, at this level, the aspirant has one
year of experience as a Scrum Master and five years of experience in project
management related fields. The Scrum Master has acquired Advanced Certified Scrum
Master or ACSM certification. As an ACSM, you are
expected to understand and be able to apply all
of the skills of a CSM. In addition, you are expected to have coaching, facilitation,
collaboration, and Scrum scaling skills
beyond that of the CSM, the Project Management
Institute offers a Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Management
certification, or DASSM. Requirements for the
certification are similar to that of the ACSM. There is a bit more
emphasis on understanding team-building techniques
and emotional intelligence. Level 4, this is the level where the candidate has at least
two years experience as a Scrum Master
and five years of experience in project
management related fields. They also have a Certified
Scrum Professional, Scrum Master, or
CSP-SM certification. As a CSP-SM, you are expected to share experience with
practical problems, solutions that go
beyond the skills required to be successful
at other levels. This requires in-depth training, knowledge, and the skill level essential to excel
at this level. Some of the DASSM
requirements discussed previously are included in the CSP-SM certification
requirements as well. A recent study conducted by
higher ultron.com stated that Scrum Master salary fall within the 25 highest paying
jobs in America. Salary ranges are based on the candidate's
level of experience, location, company
skills, and industry. Scrum Master salaries are highly competitive on a
worldwide basis. An individual with
no certification and minimal experience will
average $69,000 annually. This confirmates with our
level 1 Scrum Master overview. An entry-level Scrum
Master is one with minimal experience but
possesses a CSM certification. On average, starting salaries
average $84,000 annually. This is consonant with our level to Scrum
Master overview. A level 3 Scrum
Master can expect to earn approximately
$100,000 annually. Level 4 Scrum Masters
earn a salary in the 117,000 annual range. As you can see, salary
will increase as you gain more experience and acquire
multiple certifications. The need for Scrum Masters is increasing and the
compensation is excellent. In this video, you learned four levels of Scrum
Master experience and expertise are, level 1, at this level, the Scrum Master has no
experience or certifications. Level 2, no experience, but has certified Scrum
Master or CSM certification. Level 3, one year experience as a Scrum Master and five years experience in project
management related fields, Advanced Certified Scrum
Master, ACSM certification, and Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master
Certification or DASSM. Level 4, two years experience as a Scrum Master and five years experience in project
management related fields, and certified Scrum
professional, Scrum Master or CSP-SM
certification, including DASSM. Level 1 will earn an average
of $69,000 annually. Level 2 will earn an average
of $84,000 annually. Level 3 will earn approximately
$100,000 annually. Level 4 earns a salary in
the $117,000 annual range