SY0-701 Certification
0-2 years experience
2-5 years experience
5+ years experience
💰 Median Salary: $73K/year
DoD 8570/8140 baseline requirement
Secret or Top Secret clearance significantly boosts pay
Mid-career professionals earn 35-45% more than entry-level
CEH, CySA+, or CISSP increase earning potential
Government/defense contractors pay above average
SIEM, incident response, threat monitoring
AWS/Azure security fundamentals
Network+ or CCNA combined with Security+
Linux security and hardening skills
0-2 years
2-4 years
4-6 years
6+ years (usually requires additional certs)
| Role | Average Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| IT Support (no Security+) | $50,000 | -33% |
| Network+ Only | $65,000 | -13% |
| CySA+ Certified | $85,000 | +13% |
| CEH Certified | $95,000 | +27% |
Demand: Very High
Demand: High
Demand: High
Demand: High
Demand: Moderate
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