The Digital Project Manager
The Digital Project Manager
Galen Low
The Retro: How to Negotiate a Raise as a PM (And Actually Get It)
45 minutes Posted Jul 15, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Introduction to Panel and Topic
Current State of PM Compensation
Why PMs Feel Underpaid
Reluctance to Leave Current Roles
Strategies for Initiating Raise Conversations
Preparing Your Value Proposition
Timing Your Ask Strategically
When Your Request Gets Denied
Audience Q&A: Difficult Scenarios
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When it comes to getting paid what you’re worth, project managers in 2025 are facing a unique challenge: job switching no longer guarantees a big raise, and most PMs are staying put—even if they feel underpaid. So what now? In this episode, Kelsey Alpaio sits down with Mukhtar Kadiri, Pam Butkowski, and Elaina Martinez to talk real strategies for negotiating a raise where you are—with confidence, clarity, and without burning bridges. You’ll hear honest takes on why PMs feel undercompensated, ...