CCNA 200-301 Certification
0-2 years experience
2-5 years experience
5+ years experience
💰 Median Salary: $75K/year
Cisco dominates 50%+ enterprise network market
Python, Ansible, Terraform skills add significant premium
AWS/Azure networking knowledge highly valued
CCNP or CCIE dramatically increase earning potential
Large enterprises pay premium for network expertise
Python, Ansible, network programmability
Software-defined networking expertise
AWS VPC, Azure VNet, hybrid cloud
Firewall, VPN, network security skills
0-2 years
2-5 years
5-8 years
8+ years (usually requires CCNP/CCIE)
| Role | Average Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Network+ Only | $65,000 | -16% |
| No Certification | $55,000 | -29% |
| CCNP Certified | $105,000 | +36% |
| CCIE Certified | $140,000 | +82% |
Demand: High
Demand: High
Demand: High
Demand: Moderate
Demand: Moderate
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