Updated for Winter '26
Salesforce Certification Cost (Winter '26)
Salesforce exam fees range from $75 to $6,000 depending on the credential tier. Most admin, developer, and consultant certs cost $200. Here is the full breakdown with retake prices and savings tips.
Exam Fee Quick Reference
| Cert Tier | Exam Fee | Retake Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations | $75 | $37.50 |
| Accredited Professional (AP) | $100 | $50 |
| Core Certifications | $200 | $100 |
| Tableau | $250 | $125 |
| Architect Credentials | $400 | $200 |
| Certified Technical Architect (CTA) | $6,000 | $3,000 |
Fees are in USD. Regional taxes may apply. Always confirm the final amount in your Salesforce certification account before booking.
Regional Pricing: USD vs INR
Pearson VUE pricing in India is typically lower than the USD list price. The table below shows approximate INR equivalents at current exchange rates. Always confirm the final price in your Salesforce certification account before booking — regional pricing can change.
| Cert Tier | USD (Global) | INR (India, approx.) | USD Retake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations | $75 | ~₹6,200 | $37.50 |
| Accredited Professional (AP) | $100 | ~₹8,300 | $50 |
| Core Certifications | $200 | ~₹16,600 | $100 |
| Tableau | $250 | ~₹20,800 | $125 |
| Architect Credentials | $400 | ~₹33,200 | $200 |
| Certified Technical Architect (CTA) | $6,000 | ~₹4,98,000 | $3,000 |
INR prices are indicative (USD × ~83 exchange rate). Pearson VUE may apply regional discounts; verify exact pricing on the official Salesforce certification registration page before purchase.
Fees by Certification Tier
Foundations
Entry-level credentials: Platform Foundations, MuleSoft Integration Foundations
Exam
$75Retake
$37.50Accredited Professional (AP)
Product-specific credentials (B2B Commerce, Health Cloud, Manufacturing Cloud, and more)
Exam
$100Retake
$50Core Certifications
Admin, Developer, Consultant, and most Specialist certs — the largest group
Exam
$200Retake
$100Tableau
Tableau-specific certifications (Data Analyst, Consultant, Server Admin, Architect)
Exam
$250Retake
$125Architect Credentials
Domain architect certs: Data, Integration, Sharing & Visibility, System, Application, and more
Exam
$400Retake
$200Certified Technical Architect (CTA)
Salesforce's highest credential. Includes a review board presentation evaluated by a panel of CTAs.
Exam
$6,000Retake
$3,000Retake Policy
- You can retake after a 1-day waiting period for the first retake.
- Subsequent retakes require a 14-day waiting period each.
- You may attempt the same exam a maximum of 6 times per year.
- Retake fees are roughly 50% of the exam fee for most tiers.
How to Reduce Certification Costs
- Pass first attempt: The single best cost reduction. Use free practice questions on each cert page to benchmark readiness before booking.
- Trailhead GO / employer vouchers: Some employers and Salesforce partner programmes cover exam fees. Check your company's L&D budget before paying out of pocket.
- Start with lower-cost tiers: Foundations certs ($75) and AP certs ($100) build prerequisite knowledge at a lower entry cost before moving to $200 exams.
- Architect track sequence: Domain architect exams ($400) count toward the CTA path. Plan the sequence to avoid re-covering the same material in separate sittings.
Prepare Before You Pay
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