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CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT

CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT salary

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

Typical annual pay$125K–$160KDirectional 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 CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT

IT DirectorChief Information Officer (CIO)Governance AnalystEnterprise ArchitectIT Governance ConsultantSenior IT Manager

Salary compared with other IT Fundamentals certifications

CertificationLevelTypical salary
CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise ITAdvanced$125K–$160K
CompTIA A+Beginner$55K–$75K
Google IT Support Professional CertificateBeginner$55K–$75K
ITIL 4 FoundationBeginner$80K–$110K
LPIC-1 Linux AdministratorBeginner$65K–$90K
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)Beginner$65K–$85K
RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System AdministratorBeginner$80K–$110K
ServiceNow Certified System AdministratorBeginner$80K–$110K
Dell Technologies Specialist - Storage SolutionsIntermediate$95K–$130K
HPE ASE - Server Solutions Architect V4Intermediate$90K–$120K

CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT salary questions

How much do CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT certified professionals earn?

Reported pay for CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT holders is commonly in the $125K–$160K range. Your own pay depends on role, location, employer and total experience.

Which jobs use CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT?

Common roles include IT Director, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Governance Analyst, Enterprise Architect, IT Governance Consultant, Senior IT Manager.

Will CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT 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.