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Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator (Advanced Admin)

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How Much Does the Advanced Admin Cost?

Exam fee for the Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator (Advanced Admin). Pricing varies by region and may change — always confirm before registering.

Exam fee
$200 USD plus applicable taxes; retake fee $100 USD plus applicable taxes.

How much does the Advanced Admin certification cost?

The Advanced Admin exam costs $200 USD plus applicable taxes; retake fee $100 USD plus applicable taxes.. Confirm current pricing with Salesforce before you register.

Exam & requirements

Verified details for the Advanced Admin. Always confirm current specifics on the official certification page.

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Exam cost
$200 USD plus applicable taxes; retake fee $100 USD plus applicable taxes.
Prerequisites
Salesforce Certified Administrator credential is required.
Exam format
60 multiple-choice / multiple-select questions plus up to 5 unscored questions; 105 minutes; passing score 65%.
Renewal
Salesforce credentials require maintenance modules on Trailhead by the posted deadline to keep the credential current.
Associated role pay
Roles commonly associated with this certification may include Senior Salesforce Administrator, CRM Administrator, Salesforce Operations Analyst. BLS Database Administrators and Architects median annual wage: $117,450 (May 2024). Use as related systems/database administration role salary, not certification salary.. Pay reflects the role, not the certification itself.

Jobs this certification supports

Roles the Advanced Admin commonly maps to: Senior Salesforce Administrator · CRM Administrator · Salesforce Operations Analyst

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