Product Owner Salary in 2026
Product Owners manage the product backlog and work directly with development teams in Agile/Scrum environments. The role is more execution-focused than a Product Manager, with less emphasis on strategy and more on sprint-level prioritization. POs typically earn 8% less than standard PMs at the same experience level.
How Much Does a Product Owner Make?
The national median total compensation for a Product Owner in 2026 is $170K, with the full range spanning $124K - $230K. The 25th to 75th percentile band is $143K to $212K. Total compensation includes base salary ($101K-$147K), annual bonus, and annualized equity.
Product Owner roles typically require 2-5 years of experience. Product Owners often come from business analyst, project management, or QA backgrounds. Scrum certification (CSPO, PSPO) is common. The role is prevalent at enterprise companies and agencies that follow Scrum methodology.
Salary varies significantly by location (San Francisco pays 20% above average, Berlin 35% below), company type (FAANG pays 30% more than startups), and specialization (18% AI premium). Growing +3% YoY. Still common at enterprise and agency companies, though the PM title is increasingly preferred.
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Product Owner Career Path
Product Owners often come from business analyst, project management, or QA backgrounds. Scrum certification (CSPO, PSPO) is common. The role is prevalent at enterprise companies and agencies that follow Scrum methodology.