Certifications with a focus on cloud computing or cybersecurity tend to earn IT professionals higher salaries, says Skillsoft’s annual survey.
The IT Skills and Salary survey, which surveyed thousands of IT professionals, notes that “cybersecurity, in particular, continues to grow in importance to individuals and organizations as threats become more prevalent and severe — which also helps to drive up salaries for those with skills to combat them.”
The five highest-paying certifications, according to this survey, are:
- Google Cloud - Professional Cloud Architect — Avg. annual salary $200,960
- Google Cloud - Professional Data Engineer — $193,621
- PMP®: Project Management Professional — $176,116
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional — $174,137
- CISM - Certified Information Security Manager — $167,396
Read more at Skillsoft.
See also:
- Certifications to Boost Your Open Source Career
- Highest-Paying Tech Skills from 2023 Dice Salary Report
- IT Career Trends for 2023: Focus on Skills
- Open Source Jobs Report: Talent in High Demand
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