Editorial Profile

Michael Reynolds

IT Career Research Editor

Technology career research, compensation analysis, job-market content review

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Bio

Michael Reynolds is an IT career research editor focused on salary benchmarking, certification career paths, and job-market content review. He helps Edurely review salary guides for role accuracy, location context, relevant technical skills, and practical usefulness for learners comparing certification options.

Review Focus

Michael reviews Edurely career and salary pages for role accuracy, job-title fit, skills relevance, regional salary context, and practical career usefulness.

Experience and E-E-A-T Notes

Michael supports Edurely’s editorial process by comparing saved salary fields, public compensation references, job-market patterns, and certification-role alignment.

Reviewed Content

Salary Guides Reviewed

CCNA Certification Salary Guide 2026

CCNA Certification salaries in United States are commonly discussed around a verified median of $99,000 per year. The verified typical range supplied by the research layer is $76,000 - $134,000. Compensation can vary by experience, location, employer, industry, skills, and certification mix.

Median $99,000 Updated August 26, 2026
CompTIA Security+ Salary Guide 2026

CompTIA Security+ salaries in United States are commonly discussed around a verified median of $125,000 per year. The verified typical range supplied by the research layer is $90,000 - $165,000. Compensation can vary by experience, location, employer, industry, skills, and certification mix.

Median $125,000 Updated August 26, 2026
Azure Cloud Engineer Salary Guide 2025-2026: Complete Compensation & Career Analysis

Our 2026 review-draft median base salary for Azure Cloud Engineers in the United States is $140,000, with typical offers ranging from $105,000 to $185,000. Remote-first employers, top-tier tech hubs, and roles with security/DevOps specialization commonly exceed the median. Total compensation may be 10–25% higher when bonuses, equity, or on-call pay are included.

Median $140,000 Updated August 26, 2026
AWS Cloud Practitioner Salary Guide 2026

AWS Cloud Practitioner salaries in United States are commonly discussed around a verified median of $140,000 per year. The verified typical range supplied by the research layer is $105,000 - $185,000. Compensation can vary by experience, location, employer, industry, skills, and certification mix.

Median $140,000 Updated August 26, 2026
AZ-104 Azure Administrator Salary Guide 2026

AZ-104 Azure Administrator salaries in United States are commonly discussed around a verified median of $140,000 per year. The verified typical range supplied by the research layer is $105,000 - $185,000. Compensation can vary by experience, location, employer, industry, skills, and certification mix.

Median $140,000 Updated August 26, 2026
Disclosure

Michael’s reviews are informational and editorial. Salary figures and career outcomes may vary based on location, employer, experience, industry, and credentials.

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