CCNA, or Cisco Certified Network Associate, is a title given to an individual who has completed the applicable certification program developed by a technology and telephony company called Cisco. There are four levels of certification, entry, associate, professional, and expert. The average pay for a CCNA is just under $81,000 per year. While employment in the field of Internet technology is projected to remain competitive, individuals with higher level certifications are expected to have better prospects.