Should I Study Computer Science or Networking To Get Into The Cyber Security Field?

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This 6 cert field pays lower than I thought for the investment required.


Not hating - just underwhelmed when I looked at the pay scale for network engineers
 

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This 6 cert field pays lower than I thought for the investment required.


Not hating - just underwhelmed when I looked at the pay scale for network engineers
Explain. It depends on the city too. In London the average pay is insane for what you'd earn after a couple years

Also who said u cant start your own business for side money.
 

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I thought the salaries would be higher perhaps on par with investment bankers/equity/quant guys and the like
A Network Engineer is just a generic title. The key to increasing your pay potential is to specialise in a specific skillset. The city you live in plays a huge role too like living in London

I guess it depends on your city but in London the average pay for Network Engineers is something like 60-70k.

If you dont practice a programming language then thats probably why you think the pay isnt as good as you'd expect.
 

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A Network Engineer is just a generic title. The key to increasing your pay potential is to specialise in a specific skillset. The city you live in plays a huge role too like living in London

I guess it depends on your city but in London the average pay for Network Engineers is something like 60-70k.

If you dont practice a programming language then thats probably why you think the pay isnt as good as you'd expect.


I haven't had or needed a job in over 10 years because I've been in business the whole time

Just wanted to see what the payoff could be in salary terms
 
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