Oct 11,2022      BY   Time Admin

CompTIA: Job Roles and Salary in 2024

it's no strange fact that having a job role as an IT expert will definitely bring you a stable, if not amazing, source of income. But to achieve this, you need hard work, a thirst for excellence, zeal, and passion, as well as continuous development of both the mental and physical aspects of the human brain.

This is the reason why the technology industry is the most sought-after in the business world today. It’s therefore not a surprise that different jobs are being created on almost a daily basis. So ‌that 21 of the top 50 occupations on the list are in the technology industry shouldn't surprise us in the slightest. Even better, 16 of them make more than $100,000 each year as their base wage.

Of course, it must be made clear that the information on which this list is based is a compilation of findings from several polls conducted in recent years. For instance, the CompTIA Tech Jobs report reveals that in January 2022, employment in the U.S. software industry climbed for the 14th consecutive month, continuing to show promise as an entry point for IT professionals.

There is a want. Companies are keen to spend on experienced IT professionals to fill open positions and close gaps in their staff. But how can you acquire the abilities required to earn that much money? A good place to start is with the CompTIA certifications 

Read More: CompTIA Exam Preparation

Five Categories in CompTIA Technology Jobs

 The five categories used by CompTIA to classify IT employment are:

  • IT Support

  • Cybersecurity

  • Software and Web development

  • Data and Analytics

  • Computer Networking and Infrastructure

So, this blog gives you detailed information about the categories of the CompTIA jobs, the jobs roles for them as well as their expected salaries in 2024.

  • IT Support

IT support is seen as a stepping stone to a career in technology, with CompTIA A+ being the accepted standard for getting started. The remaining four categories include entry-level, intermediate-level, and advanced-level occupations. Making a decision to embark on one of these professions will definitely fetch you a bucket load of cash you can never imagine.

  Let's examine the education, abilities, and experience required to acquire one of these highly sought-after and lucrative technological positions.

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  • Cybersecurity

Although a degree in computer science or a closely related discipline is advantageous, there are many other routes one may take to become a cybersecurity specialist, and obtaining professional IT certifications help speed up learning. 

Also Read: Importance of Security Awareness Training 

The list of cybersecurity positions gathered from different surveys over the past years appears in the below table proper. It gives you a proper understanding of what the job role is all about.

Surveys Ranking Technological positions Certifications Required: Skills and/or Experience Salary*
No. 1 Enterprise Architect CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Threats, assaults, firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection systems, and data recovery systems $144,997
No. 15 Information Security Engineer CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), CompTIA PenTest+ Operating systems, database platforms, network security technologies, and programming languages $116,919

*The Salary structure are subjected to different changes so it’s best to keep abreast with the latest information and updates.

Read More: Career Path in Cybersecurity

  • Software and Web development

Even though there is currently an app for just about everything, new concepts continue to emerge daily. If you know how to write and code, there are countless work prospects available.

While programmers are in charge of the performance and capacity of the site, software developers are in charge of determining the fundamental functionalities that users require. Both jobs involve the ability to interact with customers and ascertain their goals and needs.

The table below shows the data of different surveys conducted over the years.

Survey Ranking Tech Work Certifications Skills required Salary
No. 6 Machine Learning ( ML) Engineer AWS Machine Learning Plan ML platforms, programming languages, probability and statistics, data modeling, ML algorithms and software development $130,489
No. 8 Software Engineer ICCP Certified Software Engineer, Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) Programming languages, coding, software development, UI toolkits and frameworks, troubleshooting and testing $116,638
No. 11 Back- end engineer Coding Bootcamp(s), Back end developer Bootcamp(s) Coding, server-side programming languages, application code, data structures and development frameworks $112,384
No. 2 Full stack engineer Coding Bootcamp(s), Web development Bootcamp(s) Programming languages, coding, front end and back end technologies $107,099
No. 9 Java Developer Coding Bootcamp(s), Java course(s) Java, other programming languages, DevOps tools, relational databases, web technologies and application containers $101,794

 

*Just as explained earlier, the salaries are bound to change with several factors to be considered for such changes as well. 
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  • Data and Analytics

Organizations have been gathering various types of data for years, but their use of that data is still in its infancy. Companies are looking for talented individuals to fill these roles, which has resulted in a surge in the data and analytics job market.

The recent release of CompTIA Data+, an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with fostering data-driven business decision-making, is in part due to this need.

The table below shows the list of jobs related to data analytics.

Survey Ranking Tech Job Certifications required Skills required Salary
No. 47 Database Architect CompTIA Data+ Database administration, Oracle, Linux, SQL skills, data analysis, management and reporting $140,000
No. 3 Data Scientist SAS Certified Data Scientist, CompTIA Linux+ Data models and algorithms, programming languages, command line, big data patterns and trends $120,000
No. 7 Data Engineer CompTIA Data+, Google Professional Data Engineer Big data management, complex queries, data design, and architecture $113,960
No. 35 Data Analyst CompTIA Data+ Data interpretation and visualization, databases, data collection systems, data models and data analytics methodologies $74,224

 *The Salary structure are subjected to different changes so it’s best to keep abreast with the latest information and updates.

  • Computer Networking and Infrastructure

A strong network design is essential for mobility, agility, and resilience, and businesses require qualified IT specialists to support and maintain it. 

Additionally, the demand for workers in the future will be pushed by the increased requirement for digital transformation and remote work.

 The table below shows the salaries of various job categories under the computer Networking and Infrastructures

Survey Ranking Tech Job Certifications Skills required Salary
No. 29 Site reliability Engineer Bootcamps and skill-specific courses Software development, operating systems, CI/CD, version control tools, monitoring tools, cloud-native apps and distributed computing $137,252
No. 4 Devops Engineer Coding Bootcamp Software development, networking and IT infrastructure operations $120,095
No. 12 Cloud Engineer CompTIA cloud+, CompTIA Linux+ Networking, security, programming, cloud computing and project management $118,999
No. 32 Scrum Master Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Registered Scrum Master (RSM) Scrum/Agile, project management, foundational understanding of software development processes $109,284
No. 45 Solutions Engineer CompTIA Network+ Software and hardware for business, sales, customer service or product-focused work $100,915

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Conclusion

Now, what is holding you back?

If you are passionate about tech jobs, try it. Do not wait for the opportunity to arrive at your doorstep. You never know which trick will direct you on the pathway to success. Begin your journey to a lucrative and rewarding career right away.

There are positions that pay more merely because qualified IT professionals are in high demand, but without the necessary IT skills and certifications, they are just like the ordinary members of the organizations.

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