Expect change in salary from a higher cert?

Computer idiot

If a person is already working at a technical networking job and goes from a CCNA to a CCNP, should they expect a raise? I mean, it's a big deal to get an NP and to not get anything more would justify me looking elsewhere, I think, particularly if I'm not making a whole lot as it is.

tpatt100

Was it required for employment and did they make you get it? Usually if it is required then you agreed to the terms of employment. Sort of like how I had to get my Security+ on one of my DOD contracts, so they owed me nothing since it was on my terms of employment letter I signed. If they did not make you get it, you could ask for a raise but they just might ask you if you are really doing anything extra to justify a raise just because you got a cert.

bigmantenor

How much experience do you have? Most CCNP-level jobs I see in DFW want 3-5 years of experience in several different networking domains (R&S, VoIP, firewalls, etc.). I realize that these are typically wish lists, but looking at some of those listings would help you gauge how closely you align with their needs.

chrisone

Sure you can see a bump in salary or you could find a job with higher pay with those required skills. Either one of the two, higher education, means more of a unique skill, and a unique skill set most of the time means higher pay. There is always a positive value to having higher education, whether it be for the technical skill set or the pay, or both.

ColbyG

Depends on the company. Some companies will give raises based on certs and some won't. A lot of the time in IT, you'll need to change companies to increase your salary to market value for your certs/knowledge.

instant000

Computer idiot wrote: »

If a person is already working at a technical networking job and goes from a CCNA to a CCNP, should they expect a raise? I mean, it's a big deal to get an NP and to not get anything more would justify me looking elsewhere, I think, particularly if I'm not making a whole lot as it is.

1. I'd only expect a raise if the employer told me I would get one if I got the NP.

2. If I felt that I was now able to take on additional responsibilities and getting the NP made me able to do more work than I was originally signed up for, then that may be grounds for asking for more, but wouldn't necessarily expect it. Have your job responsibilities significantly changed as a result of gaining the NP?

3. The easiest way to get a raise in IT is to ask for it. Often, the current employer may not be willing. Most often, another one will. I think it's safest to have another one lined up before asking for a raise, because if the answer is no, then the environment is wrecked from that point onwards (unless you can somehow negotiate more time off, or some other perk to make up for the lack of moolah).

This question might have been asked before, just in another form. Try these threads:

http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/67207-what-kind-bonuses-getting-expect-your-certificationss.html

http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/58992-trying-get-better-job.html

http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/57023-certs-worth-guide.html

http://www.techexams.net/forums/general-certification/64863-certs-higher-salaries.html

pham0329

Unless you're taking on additional responsibilities, I don't see why you would be owed a raise just because you got the NP. Sure, you're more valuable, but unless you're doing NP level stuff, they could just easily replace you with a CCNA

blargoe

If your gaining the CCNP makes them value you more, you might get a raise. If it doesn't add value, then they won't. However, just because it doesn't increase your value there, doesn't mean your market value hasn't gone up

colemic

I'm going to go with a different point of view - I think it depends on your company, and what they do - for instance, if your company offers consulting services, you might have a justification to ask for a raise, since they can now bill you at a higher rate (assuming that is the case.) Just something to think about...