5. MCSD: Azure Solutions Architect (retired as of March 31, according to Microsoft)

Average annual salary: $119,128

Administering organization: Microsoft

This certification was replaced by MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, which validates the skill set for running a modern data center, with expertise in cloud technologies, identity management, systems management, virtualization, storage, and networking, according to Microsoft.

For more information: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/mcse-cloud-platform-infrastructure.aspx