A+ Core 1 & Core 2 Certification
0-2 years experience
2-5 years experience
5+ years experience
💰 Median Salary: $50K/year
Entry-level IT certification standard
Network+, Security+ stack significantly increases pay
Finance and healthcare pay more than retail
Senior techs earn significantly more than entry-level
Desktop, server, or network specialization adds value
Windows domain management skills
TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS fundamentals
ServiceNow, Jira Service Desk experience
Strong communication and help desk skills
0-2 years
2-4 years
4-6 years
6+ years (requires additional certs)
| Role | Average Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| No Certification | $38,000 | -27% |
| A+ + Network+ | $58,000 | +12% |
| A+ + Security+ | $62,000 | +19% |
| Full CompTIA Trifecta | $68,000 | +31% |
Demand: High
Demand: High
Demand: High
Demand: Moderate
Demand: Moderate
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