1$155k median salary
Validates knowledge of designing Azure solutions for identity, governance, monitoring, data, business continuity and infrastructure.
330AdvancedHas prerequisites
Highest-Paying Microsoft Certifications in 2026
Compare advertised salaries for Microsoft credentials in Azure, Microsoft 365, AI and Power BI. Explore foundational knowledge, administration, cloud architecture and data analysis as different routes, with costs and preparation options for the credential you choose.
2$143k median salary
Validates foundational knowledge of AI concepts, responsible AI and building generative AI, vision and speech solutions.
99EntryNo prerequisites
3$130k median salary
Validates knowledge of administering Azure identities, governance, storage, compute and networking, and monitoring cloud infrastructure.
165IntermediateNo prerequisites
4$126k median salary
Validates knowledge of administering Microsoft 365 tenants, including users, identity, security and compliance.
330AdvancedHas prerequisites
5$120k median salary
Validates foundational knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure architecture and services, and Azure management and governance.
99EntryNo prerequisites
6$115k median salary
Validates skills in preparing, modeling and visualizing data with Power BI, and managing and securing reports and models.
165IntermediateNo prerequisites
Median annual advertised pay in US postings that mention each certification, Sep 2025–Aug 2026. Source