Updated May 15, 2025
Are you pursuing a fulfilling career with SAFe® but unsure where to begin or how to progress?
We know that SAFe roles don’t always follow traditional career paths. That’s why we created the SAFe Careers Snapshot, based on employer data from Q4, 2024 and Q1, 2025.
Whether you’re eager to kickstart your SAFe journey or seeking ways to elevate your current role, the 2025 SAFe Careers Snapshot is your compass to navigate the exciting landscape of SAFe opportunities.
Our comprehensive report delves into the heart of the current job market for six key SAFe roles:
- Scrum Master (SSM)
- Agile Coach
- Product Owner (PO)
- Product Manager (PM)
- Release Train Engineer (RTE)
- Architect (ARCH)
- SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC)
- SAFe Agilist (SA)
Each role offers a detailed breakdown with insights into the skills, certifications, and earning potential required to excel, all based on real job market data.
Key SAFe Careers Snapshot Takeaways
The following trends were identified across all the roles we researched:
- SAFe-certified roles show salary levels 24,000 USD higher than national averages for similar roles
- SAFe certifications can boost your annual salary by 12,000 USD on average
- Technology is the top industry hiring SAFe roles, followed by finance, government and contracting, and healthcare
- SPC and SA certifications are highly sought after, particularly in government-related job postings
- Demand for AI/ML proficiency has surged, now listed in 25 percent of SAFe-related job descriptions
- In-person work is back: 53 percent of roles now require on-site presence, which is the highest rate since 2020
- Average earning potential rose from 40,000 USD to 50,000 USD, reflecting compounding gains over time
What Will You Learn in the 2025 SAFe Careers Snapshot?
If you’re wondering about the earning potential of someone in your role with a SAFe certification or how to reinvest in your career path this year, the SAFe Careers Snapshot offers helpful guidance.
Here’s a sampling of the types of questions you’ll get answers to in the report, broken into three critical career categories.
Salary and earning potential:
- How much should I expect to earn in a role like Scrum Master?
- How much could my salary change with a SAFe certification?
- How do years of experience or new skills impact my salary?
- How much more can I earn as a SAFe-certified Architect, Product Manager, or Agile Coach?
We analyzed market averages for similar roles and the difference a certification can make. We also charted progressions to higher-paying roles based on your current career stage.
Employability and competitiveness in the job market:
- How many employers require SAFe certification?
- Does SAFe certification increase my chances of finding a job?
- Can I apply my SAFe certifications to other roles besides the one I currently hold?
Career advancement:
- What skills can take you to the next level or land you that first dream job?
- What certifications and experience do employers look for in a role like Agile Coach or Architect?
- I’m an RTE; where should I go next in my career?
- What role-specific SAFe Skills can accelerate my transition to leadership?
We break down (by role) how many employers require and prefer SAFe certification as a demonstration of competency. The results show just how much you gain a competitive edge through active certification.
We understand career decisions aren’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why we’ve tailored our recommendations to fit multiple stages of career progression with the following categories:
- I want this job: You want to get hired at an organization that’s using SAFe
- I want to grow: You want to enhance your value with role-related training and development
- I want to advance: You want to position yourself for advancement to a new role
In addition to role-based recommendations, we included key findings for each role, a summary and outlook section, and additional information on the value of SAFe certification. Dive into some of the findings and hear about new releases to further your SAFe career journey in this recent webinar.
Download the report today and embark on a transformative journey toward realizing your full SAFe potential. This is the best time to start working differently and building your future.
P.S. Looking for global insights? A localized version is also available for India.