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Certcities.com The publishers of Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine.	Microsoft's Predictions For The 10 Hottest Certifications for 2003!
#1- (CCIE) Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert	#2- Security+	#3- (RHCE) Red Hat Certified Engineer
#4- (CCNP) Cisco Certified Network Professional	#5- (CISSP) Certified Information Systems Security Professional	#6- (CCSA) Check Point Certified Security Administrator
#7- Linux+	#8- (MCSA) Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator	#9- Sun Certified System Administrator for Solaris Operating Environment
#10- (TIE) Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator(CCEA) Microsoft Certified Database Administrator(MCDBA)	Average Base Salary by Certification MCP $53,400 MCP+I $62,400 MCSE-NT 4.0 $62,700 MCSE-2000 $67,100 MCSE+I $72,800 MCDBA $75,600 MCT $78,600 MCSD $78,600	What About The MCSE? Reality Check What's the average salary of the MCSE? Well, it's about what it was last year--if you're certified on Windows 2000. That's $67,100, to be exact! Here's where the money is. If you're an MCSE on Windows NT 4.0, average base salary is $62,700. There are fewer Win2K MCSEs out there, so those holding that skill set are in higher demand and, therefore, better compensated. We expect to see that gap grow even more in next year's survey. Interestingly, last year, those who held Microsoft certification earned more than those who didn't!