The rest of the statistics were a bit unpredictable. Men still earn more than women, although the gender gap has widened this year to $8,000.00, with women earning $51,029.50 and men at $59,060.07. The CCNP is the most popular choice for the next certification and is apparently the one to watch in '06 (be sure to check out list of the Top Ten Certifications to get in 2006). Those on the east coast earn the most, and the highest paid individual certification is the CIW Master Enterprise Developer. Who knew?
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The list below shows average salaries based on the certification respondents choose as their primary certification.
Adobe - ACE:
Salary: $75,000
# of responses: 2
Brainbench Cert:
Salary: $66,333
# of responses: 3
CEH:
Salary: $55,25000
# of responses: 5
Check Point - CCSA:
Salary: $77,500
# of responses: 3
Check Point - CCSE:
Salary: $57,000
# of responses: 5
Cisco - CCDA:
Salary: $171,666
# of responses: 3
Cisco - CCDP:
Salary: $98,000
# of responses: 1
Cisco - CCIE:
Salary: $91,454
# of responses: 11
Cisco - CCNA:
Salary: $47,173
# of responses: 73
Cisco - CCNP:
Salary: $61,487
# of responses: 31
Cisco - CCSP:
Salary: $80,333
# of responses: 8
Cisco - CCVP:
Salary: $71,000
# of responses: 7
CISSP:
Salary: $76,955
# of responses: 22
CIW Master Enterprise Developer:
Salary: $390,000
# of responses: 3
CompTIA - A+:
Salary: $30,982
# of responses: 59
CompTIA - Linux+:
Salary: $55,000
# of responses: 1
CompTIA - Network+:
Salary: $35,930
# of responses: 10
CompTIA - Project+:
Salary: $95,000
# of responses: 1
CompTIA - Security+:
Salary: $39,108
# of responses: 7
GIAC:
Salary: $105,000
# of responses: 1
IBM Certification:
Salary: $59,500
# of responses: 4
Linux LPIC:
Salary: $25,000
# of responses: 2
Lotus - CLP:
Salary: $64,000
# of responses: 4
Microsoft - MCAD:
Salary: $65,000
# of responses: 2
Microsoft - MCDST:
Salary: $32,542
# of responses: 9
Microsoft - MCP:
Salary: $70,546
# of responses: 32
Microsoft - MCSA:
Salary: $34,428
# of responses: 7
Microsoft - MCSD:
Salary: $66,398
# of responses: 9
Microsoft - MCSE:
Salary: $72,955
# of responses: 62
Microsoft - MCT:
Salary: $19,500
# of responses: 1
Microsoft Office Specialist:
Salary: $44,500
# of responses: 2
Novell - CNA:
Salary: $50,250
# of responses: 2
Novell - CNE:
Salary: $39,500
# of responses: 3
Novell - MCNE:
Salary: $65,000
# of responses: 1
Oracle - OCM:
Salary: $25,000
# of responses: 1
Oracle DBA OCP:
Salary: $73,300
# of responses: 2
Other:
Salary: $69,233
# of responses: 17
PMP:
Salary: $87,161
# of responses: 31
Red Hat - RHCE:
Salary: $61,625
# of responses: 9
Sun - SCD/WS Salary:
$35,000
# of responses: 2
Sun - SCJP Salary:
$54,275
# of responses: 18
To find out what people are earning based on age, education, location, and level of experience, be sure to head for page 2.