2026 Global Report

Are you underpaid as a Product Manager?

A raw, unfiltered compensation study driven by 680+ PMs across 38 countries. No recruiters, no fluff. Just real numbers.

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Global Distribution

EUR / Annual

<€20k €55k (Median) €130k+

Most Product Managers negotiate their salary blindly.

Relying on outdated public data or anecdotal evidence from a small circle of peers leaves thousands on the table. We're changing the leverage.

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Glassdoor Fatigue

Self-reported ranges that often lag behind the market by 12–18 months and lack nuance in "Total Comp."

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Recruiter Bias

Recruiters anchor expectations based on internal bands, not your true market value across industries.

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The "Friend" Filter

Informal talks are often limited by region, industry, or comfort level, providing skewed data points.

A glimpse of the data

Median Salary by Experience

0-2 Years€35k

3-5 Years€55k

6-10 Years€75k

10+ Years€85k

Salary by Industry

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Fintech

+15% vs Market

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Healthtech

+8% vs Market

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E-commerce

Market Avg

The Impostor Peak

€65,000

The median compensation for Senior PMs, the most populated role level in the survey (170 respondents).

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The 2026
PM Insights

The Location Paradox

Remote vs On-site

Remote and on-site PMs report nearly identical median compensation, debunking the myth that remote roles pay a premium, or a penalty.

The Reality Check

The Equity Gap

Only one-third of PMs receive any equity compensation, yet for those who do, stock can represent a significant, and often illiquid, portion of total comp.

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The Gender Gap is widening in Management tiers.

While IC and mid-level roles show near-parity, at Principal and Lead levels, male compensation leads by 12-13%, a gap that narrows again at Director level.

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