Jobs and career pathways
CompTIA Security+ jobs, salary benchmarks, and career pathways
Security+ is an entry credential, but it feeds into cybersecurity job families with strong wage signals. The rows below use BLS information security analyst data rather than marketing copy from bootcamps or training vendors.
Updated October 7, 2026
Where this exam tends to lead
These roles centre on related jobs and career pathways. The role targets below are the main search patterns this jobs page is built around.
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Cybersecurity salary benchmarks
Security+ is an entry credential, but it feeds into cybersecurity job families with strong wage signals. The rows below use BLS information security analyst data rather than marketing copy from bootcamps or training vendors.
| Role / benchmark | Pay | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Information security analysts | $129,180 median annual wage | May 2025 figure. The clearest BLS benchmark for the cybersecurity analyst path, with 21% projected growth from 2025 to 2035 — much faster than average BLS Information Security Analysts |
| Information industry | $138,650 median annual wage | May 2025 figure. The top-paying industry line in the BLS breakdown for this occupation BLS Information Security Analysts |
| Finance and insurance | $130,630 median annual wage | May 2025 figure. Benchmark for regulated-industry security work BLS Information Security Analysts |
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Security+ quick facts
| Fact | Current detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Exam version and code | V7, exam series code SY0-701 | CompTIA Security+ certification page |
| Launch date and retirement | Launched November 7, 2023. CompTIA states retirement is usually three years after launch, estimated 2026 — confirm the live version before buying a voucher | CompTIA Security+ certification page |
| Domain weights (SY0-701) | General security concepts 12%, Threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations 22%, Security architecture 18%, Security operations 28%, Security program management and oversight 20% | CompTIA Security+ certification page |
| Question count | Maximum of 90 questions, a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based items | CompTIA Security+ certification page |
| Time limit | 90 minutes | CompTIA Security+ certification page |
| Passing score | 750 on a scale of 100 to 900 | CompTIA Security+ certification page |
| Recommended experience | CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in a security or systems administrator role. Neither is a prerequisite, but the exam is written for that level | CompTIA Security+ certification page |
| Languages | English, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, and Thai | CompTIA Security+ certification page |
| DoD 8140 alignment | CompTIA maps Security+ to DoD 8140 work roles including cyber defense analyst, incident responder, vulnerability analyst, security control assessor, and systems administrator — the reason it appears in so many federal and contractor job postings | CompTIA Security+ certification page |
| Exam price | CompTIA does not publish the voucher price on the Security+ certification page. Pricing varies by region, bundle, and promotion — check the CompTIA Store before budgeting | CompTIA Security+ certification page |
Fetched job listings
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12 listings captured
Jobicy
Staff Application Security Engineer
Upside
USA
USD 235,000 / yearly
The Muse
Store Associate
CVS Health
Litchfield, CT
The Muse
(USA) Tire and Battery Service Advisor
Walmart
Eau Claire, WI
The Muse
Café Associate
Walmart
Clive, IA
The Muse
Maintenance Custodian Associate
Walmart
Ellicott City, MD
The Muse
Retail Customer Service Associate
Walmart
El Paso, TX
The Muse
PRODUCE/CLERK
Kroger
Bowling Green, OH
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Investment Banking Associate
Paires
United Kingdom
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Associate Director, Regulatory & Pharmaceutical Affairs (Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Deputy)
Alnylampharmaceuticals
Paris
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Engineering Manager IAM – Core Identity (F/H)
Decathlontechnology
Lille - Btwin Village, Nord; Paris, Paris
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Senior Social Media & Brand Content Manager (m/w/d)
Start To Finish Consulting GmbH
Hamburg
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Social Media & Performance Content Creator (m/w/d)
Alp Ami Hospitality GmbH
Munich
Official resources
The authoritative page for the SY0-701 domain weights, passing score, retirement guidance, and DoD 8140 mapping.
Official CompTIA breakdown of item types and exam expectations.
Useful for seeing what changed — but read it carefully, since it shows both domain structures side by side and the old one is easy to quote by mistake.
External resources and benchmarks
Use this to benchmark pay and career growth without certification hype.
Questions people ask before choosing this path
What are the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 domains?
General security concepts (12%), Threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations (22%), Security architecture (18%), Security operations (28%), and Security program management and oversight (20%). Guides quoting 24/21/25/16/14 are describing SY0-601, which retired in 2024.
What is the passing score for Security+?
750 on a scale of 100 to 900. The scale is not a percentage, so you cannot convert it into a number of questions you are allowed to miss.
How long is the Security+ exam?
90 minutes, with a maximum of 90 questions mixing multiple-choice and performance-based items.
Is SY0-701 still the current Security+ exam?
It was as of August 30, 2026. CompTIA states versions retire usually three years after launch and SY0-701 launched November 7, 2023, putting its estimated retirement in 2026 — so confirm the current version on CompTIA’s certification page before buying a voucher or prep material.
What experience does CompTIA recommend before Security+?
CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience working in a security or systems administrator role. Neither is required to register, but the exam is written for candidates at that level.