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CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) salary: what it pays (2026)
Indicative pay ranges for roles that commonly value N10-009 - broken down by role and by market. These are orientation figures, not a salary survey, so use them to compare and plan, then verify for your own city and year.
Indicative ranges for orientation only - not surveyed data, and not financial or career advice.
What N10-009 tends to pay
US entry-level IT and networking staff who hold Network+ commonly report indicative pay around ~$50k-75k, with experienced network roles higher. It is a foundational credential that helps land first IT and networking jobs.
Pay by role (indicative)
| Help Desk / IT Support Technician | ~$45k-60k |
|---|---|
| Network Technician | ~$55k-75k |
| Network Administrator | ~$65k-90k |
| Junior Network Engineer | ~$70k-95k |
Bands are indicative US figures unless stated. Actual pay depends on experience, employer, city and year.
Other markets (indicative)
| United Kingdom | ~£25k-45k |
|---|---|
| Canada | ~CA$55k-80k |
Jobs that often ask for it
- Network Technician
- IT Support Specialist
- Network Administrator
- Help Desk Technician
- Junior Network Engineer
Weigh the pay against the cost
Salary is only half the picture. Before you commit, check what N10-009 actually costs to sit and maintain, and where it can take you over a career.
- See the full fee breakdown in the N10-009 cost and overview (exam fee, retake, materials and renewal).
- Estimate your total spend, including a possible retake, with our exam cost calculator.
Where N10-009 leads (with a pay ladder)
These career paths show how pay typically climbs stage by stage, and where N10-009 fits on the way up:
- How to become a penetration tester with certifications
- How to become a network engineer with certifications
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- How to become a SOC analyst with certifications