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Salesforce Certified Administrator

Salesforce Certified Administrator salary

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

Typical annual pay$75K–$100KDirectional 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 Salesforce Certified Administrator

Salesforce AdministratorCRM ManagerBusiness Systems AnalystSalesforce AnalystBusiness Analyst

Salary compared with other Cloud Computing certifications

CertificationLevelTypical salary
Salesforce Certified AdministratorBeginner$75K–$100K
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
AWS Developer Associate (DVA-C02)Intermediate$120K–$155K
AWS Solutions Architect AssociateIntermediate$130K–$165K
AWS SysOps Administrator AssociateIntermediate$105K–$145K
AWS SysOps Administrator Associate (SOA-C02)Intermediate$115K–$150K
Google Cloud Associate Cloud EngineerIntermediate$115K–$150K

Salesforce Certified Administrator salary questions

How much do Salesforce Certified Administrator certified professionals earn?

Reported pay for Salesforce Certified Administrator holders is commonly in the $75K–$100K range. Your own pay depends on role, location, employer and total experience.

Which jobs use Salesforce Certified Administrator?

Common roles include Salesforce Administrator, CRM Manager, Business Systems Analyst, Salesforce Analyst, Business Analyst.

Will Salesforce Certified Administrator 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.