Resources on agile methodology in technology teams, including Scrum and Kanban implementation, sprint planning best practices, and how agile workflows impact IT staffing and project delivery.
By Tom Kenaley, President & Senior Partner, KORE1 Agile coaches in the United States earn $96,500 to $198,500 in 2026, and scope sets the band far more than years of experience do. Team-level coaches cluster near $110,000. Enterprise transformation coaches clear $200,000. The title by itself tells you almost nothing about the number you should … Read more
By Tom Kenaley, Co-Founder and President, KORE1 A scrum master career path moves from entry-level facilitator to senior scrum master in two to four years, then splits into agile coach, release train engineer, or product owner, each capable of $150K or more within five to seven years. That’s the version nobody selling a certification weekend … Read more
By Mike Carter, Director of Partnership Success, KORE1 In 2026, U.S. product owners earn a median base near $115,000, with most offers landing between $95,000 and $155,000, and senior product owners who own a roadmap, stakeholder alignment, and a scaled-agile program clearing $160,000 and up. Two people put “Product Owner” at the top of a … Read more
Scrum Master Interview Questions 2026 By Tom Kenaley Scrum master interview questions in 2026 should sort candidates into three profiles first, then run twelve foundational questions plus three or four real scenarios scoped to the team being hired for. Trivia about ceremonies is wasted slot time. The wrong loop has thirty questions, no scenarios, and … Read more
Scrum masters in 2026 earn $99K–$162K nationally, with mid-level certified candidates landing $110K–$135K base in most U.S. metros and senior, SAFe, or enterprise scrum masters clearing $155K depending on team scope, certification, and industry. Scrum masters in the United States pull anywhere from $99,000 to $162,000 in 2026. The national average lands somewhere between $108,000 … Read more
In the time it takes to say, “traditional project management,” the market, your competition, and even your customers have already moved on. Where does that leave you? Playing catch-up. But this doesn’t have to be your reality. Embracing Agile methodology positions you to not only keep pace with the times but stay ahead of the … Read more
