Highest-Paying Enterprise Software Certifications in 2026

Compare advertised salaries for credentials in Microsoft 365, Salesforce and ServiceNow. These platforms support different kinds of work, from managing workplace services and business workflows to configuring CRM systems and building applications. Explore the credential that fits the systems you use.

1$138k median salary
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Salesforce Platform Developer

Salesforce · Exam Plat-Dev-201

Validates knowledge of building Salesforce applications with Apex, Flow and Lightning Web Components, and testing and deploying them.

200IntermediateNo prerequisites
2$135k median salary

Validates knowledge of configuring and administering ServiceNow, including users and access, forms, service catalog, automation and data integration.

300IntermediateNo prerequisites
3$126k median salary
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Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert

Microsoft · Exam MS-102 + qualifying associate exam

Validates knowledge of administering Microsoft 365 tenants, including users, identity, security and compliance.

330AdvancedHas prerequisites
4$123k median salary
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Salesforce Platform Administrator

Salesforce · Exam Plat-Admn-201

Validates knowledge of configuring and administering a Salesforce org, including security, data management, automation, reporting and Agentforce.

200IntermediateNo prerequisites

Median annual advertised pay in US postings that mention each certification, Sep 2025–Aug 2026. Source