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Jan 25 • 5 tweets • 2 min read

Like many others, I have been observing the #ScrumMaster market over the past 12-13 years. That said, the qualification possibilities have grown dramatically. The general skill of a Scrum Master too. But there is something wrong.

Average day #rates for Scrum Masters rather went down, instead of up. Large companies claim, they can get a great Scrum Master at EUR 500,- to 600,- (Western European ranges). And they miss one point: such a person would be plain stupid joining them!

Let's be frank. The first Scrum Master in the world was an experienced manager. The idea for this role was never a simple one. Bad implementations made it simple (like becoming a team secretary). But to me a Scrum Master is a skilled #organizational #developer.

Therefore I don't agree with a Scrum Master being less skilled than Agile Coach. It is no career progression, but 2 different contextual backgrounds. However, both should earn the same rate. A good Scrum Master in Western Europe should offer day rate between EUR 1500,- and 2500,-

This is, what a Scrum Master is worth. And this claims, what they should focus on. This is not a team secretary or a method's policeman. A Scrum Master has to be a highly skilled organizational developer.

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