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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 11 MIN

Why Splunk Engineers Are Making $250K (And No One's Talking About It)

from Tech Jobber Podcast · host Chris Schwenk

Most people have never heard of Splunk — but top engineers in this field are clearing $250K+ total comp. Here's the full career roadmap nobody's teaching.   I've placed Splunk professionals for years — including one person who went on to become one of the top Splunk experts in the world. In this video, I break down exactly how the Splunk career ladder works, what it actually pays, and how to go from zero to hireable in 12 to 18 months.   What you'll learn: The 3 Splunk career bands: Admin ($90K–$130K), Engineer ($120K–$170K), and Architect ($150K–$220K+) How to earn $250K+ total comp in high-cost-of-living markets The exact 3-phase roadmap: Foundation → Real Projects → Specialization Which Splunk certifications are worth your time (and which to skip) How to pick your lane: Cybersecurity (SOC/SIEM) vs. Reliability/Observability (SRE/DevOps) How to transition into Splunk from help desk, sys admin, network ops, or SOC analyst roles   Whether you're brand new to tech or already in IT and looking to level up, Splunk is one of the most underrated career paths in the industry right now — and this video gives you the exact roadmap to break in. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career breakdowns, salary data, and insider hiring strategies. 📩 Want to work with us? [www.delosstaffing.com] 🎙️Learn Splunk from the Ellington Cyber Academy: https://www.skool.com/eca-cyber-range-4625/about?ref=674cbede79de482fa76b88623c0cd Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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