

Job Outlook for CompTIA Certified Professionals
- IT support specialist - $54,500
- Field service technician - $46,000
- Desktop support analyst - $60,000
- Help desk tier 2 support - $45,000
The average CompTIA Network+ salary is $73,938 annually, according to ZipRecruiter. Based on insights from Infosec, data from three of the top job demand sites (Payscale, Salary.com, and Glassdoor) indicate that the average salary for Network+ certification holders ranges from $75,000 to $79,234, with a rough estimate of around $77,078. This annual salary represents a positive trend compared to the previous average of $72,430, indicating a strong demand for network professionals with this certification.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) also gives percentiles that show the highest and lowest salaries for that job title, according to CompTIA:
- Network administrator - $95,360
- Network support specialist - $ 71,530
- Network system analyst - $103,800
Most of the jobs that IT professionals with a CompTIA Security+ certification would hold fall under the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) category of network and computer systems administrators. The BLS reports that jobs in this category earn a median annual salary of $95,360.
CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ Certification FAQs
Prerequisites and Certification Requitements
There are no prerequisites to enroll in this IT certification training course. However, you should have a basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems. For example, how to power up and log on to a machine, use a mouse and keyboard, and basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills.
CompTIA recommends all A+ exam applicants have up to 12 months of hands-on experience in the lab or field before taking the certification exam. They also state possessing the A+ Certification and a minimum of 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/network support technician job role to complete the Network+ certification exam. CompTIA recommends at least 9 to 12 months of networking experience and two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus to take the Security+ certification exam. And the instructors are:
