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AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

AWS Advanced Networking Specialty salary

What people holding this certification commonly earn, the roles it supports, and how it compares with related certifications.

Typical annual pay$145K–$185KDirectional range from public salary sources

A range, not a promise. Individual pay depends on the factors below.

What changes the number

Role

The same certification pays differently for an analyst, an engineer and a manager.

Location

Pay varies widely between countries and between cities in the same country.

Experience

Certifications add the most on top of hands-on work you can show.

Employer and industry

Large firms and regulated industries often pay more for certified staff.

Roles that use AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

AWS Network ArchitectSenior Cloud EngineerPrincipal Network EngineerCloud Solutions EngineerInfrastructure Lead

Salary compared with other Networking certifications

CertificationLevelTypical salary
AWS Advanced Networking SpecialtyAdvanced$145K–$185K
CompTIA Network+Beginner$65K–$85K
JNCIA-Junos (Associate)Beginner$70K–$95K
Nokia Bell Labs Network AssociateBeginner$70K–$95K
CCA-N - Citrix Certified Associate - NetworkingIntermediate$90K–$120K
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network AssociateIntermediate$80K–$110K
JNCIS-ENT - Juniper Networks Certified Specialist EnterpriseIntermediate$90K–$120K
Nokia Bell Labs Network Specialist - Service RoutingIntermediate$95K–$130K
VCP-NV - VMware Certified Professional (Network Virtualization)Intermediate$105K–$140K
CCIE Enterprise InfrastructureAdvanced$140K–$185K

AWS Advanced Networking Specialty salary questions

How much do AWS Advanced Networking Specialty certified professionals earn?

Reported pay for AWS Advanced Networking Specialty holders is commonly in the $145K–$185K range. Your own pay depends on role, location, employer and total experience.

Which jobs use AWS Advanced Networking Specialty?

Common roles include AWS Network Architect, Senior Cloud Engineer, Principal Network Engineer, Cloud Solutions Engineer, Infrastructure Lead.

Will AWS Advanced Networking Specialty guarantee a pay rise?

No certification guarantees a raise. It tends to help most when you are applying for a new role or a promotion, alongside real experience you can show.