AWS SAA vs Azure AZ-305: Which Cloud Architect Certification Pays More in 2026?
AWS SAA vs Azure AZ-305 Comparison
I hold both. AWS SAA is broader market, easier exam ($150). Azure AZ-305 pays more but requires AZ-104 prerequisite ($330 total). AWS for startups, Azure for enterprise.
AWS SAA
AZ-305
Cost
$150
$165 (+AZ-104)
Difficulty
Moderate
Hard
Salary
$130K-$155K
$140K-$170K
Market share
32%
23%
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Year 1: AWS SAA. Year 2: Azure AZ-305. Multi-cloud = $170K+.
