Highest Paying IT Certifications

1. Project Management Professional (PMP) by PMI

This PMP Certification by PMI organization is still on top of list with an average salary of $101,695.

2. CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) by PMI

With an average annual salary of $101,103 CAPM stands at 2nd place in highest paying certifications for 2010, according to the latest survey made.

3. ITIL v2 – Foundations

ITILv2 Foundations with an average salary of $95,415 will be at 3^rd place in this list of highest paying certifications for the year 2010. This certification is for ITIL service support and delivery.

4. CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professionals

CISSP will still occupy 4th place in this list of highest paying IT certifications for 2009 with an average salary of $94,018.

5. CCIE – Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert

With an average yearly salary of $93,500, the Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching certification hold its 5^th spot in this of highest paying certifications in this IT industry.

6. CCVP – Cisco Certified Voice Professional

Certified Voice Professional by Cisco with an average salary of $88,824 is at 6^th spot in this list of highest paying IT certifications for 2009.

7. ITIL v3 Expert

ITIL v3 Certification – The ITIL Expert is at 7th position in this list of the highest paying technical certifications with an average annual salary of $86,600.

8. MCSD – Microsoft Certified Solution Developer

MCSD or Microsoft Certified Solution Developer Certification with an average salary of $84,522 puts the MCSD 8^th position on this list of highest paying certifications for 2010.

9. CCNP – Cisco Certified Network Professional

Cisco CCNP Certification is at number 9 in this list of highly paid certifications with an annual average salary of $84,161.

10. RHCE: Red Hat Certified Engineer

RHCE Certification is at no 10 in this list of top certifications for 2010 with an average salary of $83,692.