Career Path Explorer

Explore Tech Career Paths

Deep-dive into each of the five entry-level tech career tracks — understand daily responsibilities, salary ranges, required certifications, and career progression before you take the assessment.

IT Support Specialist

The backbone of every organization's technology operations

Median $60,340Stable — 50,000+ openings/year

Entry$38,000 – $52,000

Mid$52,000 – $68,000

Senior$68,000 – $85,000

Data Center Technician

Keeping the physical infrastructure of the internet running

Median $74,388Growing — 60%+ demand increase since 2016

Entry$45,000 – $62,000

Mid$62,000 – $80,000

Senior$80,000 – $100,000

Linux Administrator

Managing the OS that powers 96% of the world's servers

Median $96,800Strong — 93% of employers report difficulty hiring Linux talent

Entry$55,000 – $75,000

Mid$75,000 – $100,000

Senior$100,000 – $130,000

Security Administrator / Cybersecurity Analyst

Defending organizations from an ever-evolving threat landscape

Median $124,910Exceptional — 29% growth projected 2024–2034

Entry$60,000 – $85,000

Mid$85,000 – $120,000

Senior$120,000 – $160,000

Cloud Support Engineer

Building and supporting the infrastructure that powers modern software

Median $124,696Fastest growing — cloud adoption accelerating globally

Entry$70,000 – $95,000

Mid$95,000 – $130,000

Senior$130,000 – $165,000

Salary, job-outlook, and market data are estimates from U.S. national sources and AI-generated research. Actual outcomes depend on experience, location, employer, labor market conditions, preparation, and third-party hiring decisions. No employment, salary, certification, interview, or income guarantee is implied or provided.

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