One item I noted was the following was recorded concerning pay and certificaitons:
Our survey data indicated that 24.07% of the respondents attributed an increase in their compensation to earning a certification. This data statistic is down slightly from the previous year (25.84%). Historically, this has been an upwards trend consistently increasing each year from 13% back in 2006. The average increase in compensation attributed to becoming certified was $8,651. This is a 4.2% decline from the $9,027 data
figure from the previous study. Again, despite the slight decline this year, this is historically an upwards trend consistently increasing year to year. In fact, our 2006 data results showed an average total compensation increase of $6,417, as a result of becoming certified. Assessing how certification impacts earning potential continues to be an interesting trend as more and more business continuity professionals seek one or more
certifications to maintain their marketability in a still very challenging job market. Hiring managers seek the best talent to manage their business continuity programs. As a result, more job descriptions state certifications as a requirement. Hiring managers depend on certifying bodies to verify and endorse a professional's knowledge and credentials more than ever before. The 2010 study data revealed the largest and smallest increases at $50,000 and $500 respectively. Our previous study reported a $50,000 and $100 maximum and minimum increases respectively. Two and three years ago these data figures were $30,000 and $500 respectively for maximum and minimum increases in total compensation, which indicates consistency within the data results.
I was a bit surprised that there wasn't more pay for certifications being obtained.
