Certified AP Pros Earn More

From: IOMA

AP certification credentials can put more money in your paycheck, suggests a survey of over 400 AP professionals. On average, salaries for individuals with AP certification are higher than their colleagues who are not certified. Individuals with vaulted AP titles who are certified earn salaries that are up to 13.5% higher.

We recently surveyed readers about whether they held any AP-related certifications and we also asked about their salaries. Results: A material difference in salaries for many who are AP-certified versus those who are not.

Positive salary differentials exist at higher AP job levels. The average salary of AP directors polled who are not AP-certified is $86,600. But this figure jumps to $98,333 for those who are certified in AP--a 13.5% increase. Salary differentials for AP-certified individuals with the title of AP manager is more modest--a 2.6% increase.

WHAT TO DO: If you are AP-certified--and especially if you achieved this recently--make sure the powers at be are fully aware of what you accomplished and what was involved. Of course, you'll have to maintain your certification with ongoing continuing education units (CEUs). If you are not yet certified, now may be the time to consider it. After all, don't you want to get all the salary you deserve?