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AWS SysOps Administrator Associate

AWS SysOps Administrator Associate salary

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

Typical annual pay$105K–$145KDirectional 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 SysOps Administrator Associate

AWS SysOps AdministratorCloud EngineerDevOps EngineerSite Reliability Engineer

Salary compared with other Cloud Computing certifications

CertificationLevelTypical salary
AWS SysOps Administrator AssociateIntermediate$105K–$145K
AWS Cloud PractitionerBeginner$90K–$115K
CCA-V - Citrix Certified Associate - VirtualizationBeginner$75K–$100K
Dell Technologies Certified Associate - Cloud InfrastructureBeginner$75K–$100K
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)Beginner$85K–$105K
Salesforce Certified AdministratorBeginner$75K–$100K
AWS Developer Associate (DVA-C02)Intermediate$120K–$155K
AWS Solutions Architect AssociateIntermediate$130K–$165K
AWS SysOps Administrator Associate (SOA-C02)Intermediate$115K–$150K
Google Cloud Associate Cloud EngineerIntermediate$115K–$150K

AWS SysOps Administrator Associate salary questions

How much do AWS SysOps Administrator Associate certified professionals earn?

Reported pay for AWS SysOps Administrator Associate holders is commonly in the $105K–$145K range. Your own pay depends on role, location, employer and total experience.

Which jobs use AWS SysOps Administrator Associate?

Common roles include AWS SysOps Administrator, Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer.

Will AWS SysOps Administrator Associate 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.