8. Virtualization (Other)

Average annual salary in 2016: $99,221

Number of respondents: 105

Global Knowledge's list of the top-earning 20 certifications includes many tied to virtualization, with three from Microsoft and two from Citrix. But despite the heavy presence from these two vendors, and many certifications from top vendors like VMware, virtualization certifications from vendors or authorities that are not high on the radar registered an average annual salary of just under six figures.