CompTIA Security+ vs CEH
Two certifications compared on what hiring companies write into their open postings: how often each is named, how often both are, what the roles naming each pay and where each is asked for.
Side by side
CompTIA Security+ and CEH in 2,150 open postings
15 postings name both.
| Certification | Postings | Middle pay |
|---|---|---|
| CompTIA Security+ | 89 | $150k/yr |
| CEH | 59 | $189k/yr |
Typical salary of the postings naming each: CompTIA Security+ $121k–$255k/yr, CEH $150k–$269k/yr.
Questions
CompTIA Security+ or CEH?
Is the CompTIA Security+ or the CEH asked for more often?
The CompTIA Security+: 89 open security postings name it against 59 for the CEH, and 15 name both.
Which pays more, the CompTIA Security+ or the CEH?
Postings naming the CompTIA Security+ state a middle salary of $150k/yr, those naming the CEH $189k/yr. The CompTIA Security+ is asked for most in Security Operations & Incident Response postings and the CEH in Security Engineering, which explains much of the gap.
Which should I take first?
Neither needs years in the field first, so let the work you want decide. Some employers ask for both: 15 of the 59 postings naming the CEH also name the CompTIA Security+.
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