Pacific Northwest: CompTIA Salary & Test-Center Guide
Washington levies no state income tax.
Salary data for Washington, Oregon.
CompTIA salaries across Pacific Northwest
Averages below cover the 2 metros in this region. A Security+ role averages $106,500, topping out at $118,000 in Seattle.
regional average
Range $95,000–$118,000 · top pay in Seattle
regional average
Range $80,000–$98,000 · top pay in Seattle
regional average
Range $65,000–$80,000 · top pay in Seattle
| City | Security+ | Network+ | A+ | Test centers | Job market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $118,000 | $98,000 | $80,000 | 10 | very high |
| Portland, OR | $95,000 | $80,000 | $65,000 | 6 | high |
Salaries are average estimates for certified professionals; test-center counts are approximate Pearson VUE locations in each metro area.
What the Pacific Northwest market looks like
Washington has no state income tax, so a Seattle salary keeps more of its gross than the same figure in a high-tax state. Portland sits across the river in Oregon, which does tax income — a real difference in take-home for two otherwise similar roles.
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