For the past four years, Splunk has partnered with Enterprise Strategy Group to conduct a survey that gauges the impact that Splunk has had on the careers and livelihoods of its users. This year, 500 members of our incredible Splunk community participated in our annual Career Impact Survey, confirming what we've already known since we began facilitating this report: Using Splunk, learning Splunk, and getting Splunk Certified pays off — literally!
First off, we want to thank each and every one of you who took the time to participate in this year’s survey. Your perspective and insight is crucial and we are so grateful for you all!
Read the full 2024 Splunk Career Impact Report here.
The core takeaway from this year’s report is that despite the ever-changing and turbulent landscape that is working in tech, knowing Splunk users continue seeing career outcomes that improve markedly every single year.
The survey findings made it clear that a strong command over Splunk was seen to positively influence respondents’ career direction, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.
The research showed that expertise with Splunk leads to higher compensation, more portable skills, and increased career resilience. It also showed that Splunk Education resources are playing a greater role in upskilling users.
Splunk Education, Upskilling, and Career Impact
The survey responses collected make it clear that Splunk's educational and community resources are having a significant impact on overall career advancement, with users who demonstrate their upskilled Splunk proficiency seeing the biggest boost in salaries and advancement opportunities.
Looking Ahead
The 2024 Splunk Career Impact Report highlights the undeniable positive impact that Splunk proficiency and certification have on practitioners’ career and professional advancement.
From increased job security to enhanced market competitiveness, Splunk's impact resonates deeply within the Splunk user community. The survey reaffirms our commitment to empowering professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Thank you again to everyone who participated, and to every member of our outstanding Splunk community for helping us create better, more valuable customer experiences.
Want to learn more?
- Read the entire 2024 Splunk Career Impact Report
- Find out more about Splunk Education and Certification
- Save the date for .conf25 in Boston, September 8 - 11!
- Join us on the Splunk Community Slack!
