A lot of the top certifications in IT are in the security field. CISM, CISSP and even things like an A+ certification can be used in very lucrative careers.
as for salaries, typically the highest earners in IT are CIOs (chief information officers). a good CIO needs to have solid knowledge of all sorts of IT areas. things like network certifications, database certifications, programming knowledge and other knowledge relating to how to run a business will help a lot.
You can search for various certifications through this list and find out what to expect from them in terms of pay, http://bitly.com/1kfpPbI .
Which one has highest salary?
