CompTIA certifications
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CompTIA
CompTIA A+
The CompTIA A+ Core 1 (V15) validates foundational hardware, networking, mobile, and virtualization skills for entry‑level IT support roles.
Typical salary
$55K–$75K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) Advanced-level certification validating enterprise security architecture and engineering skills for senior security professionals. Typical salary
$110K–$145K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) is an intermediate-level certification that validates defensive security skills for analysts. Typical salary
$85K–$115K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Network+ validates essential networking knowledge for entry‑level IT roles, covering connectivity, security, cloud, and troubleshooting. Typical salary
$65K–$85K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) CompTIA PenTest+ (V3) validates hands‑on penetration testing skills and the ability to manage and report engagements across modern attack surfaces. Typical salary
$90K–$125K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognized certification that validates practical cybersecurity skills for core security functions. Typical salary
$75K–$100K
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$55K–$75K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) Advanced-level certification validating enterprise security architecture and engineering skills for senior security professionals. Typical salary
$110K–$145K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) is an intermediate-level certification that validates defensive security skills for analysts. Typical salary
$85K–$115K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Network+ validates essential networking knowledge for entry‑level IT roles, covering connectivity, security, cloud, and troubleshooting. Typical salary
$65K–$85K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) CompTIA PenTest+ (V3) validates hands‑on penetration testing skills and the ability to manage and report engagements across modern attack surfaces. Typical salary
$90K–$125K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognized certification that validates practical cybersecurity skills for core security functions. Typical salary
$75K–$100K
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