How much does the CEH exam cost?

The CEH exam fee is $1,199. A non-refundable eligibility application fee of $100 is charged on top of the voucher. A retake costs $500.

How much does the CEH certification cost?

The CEH exam cost and the CEH certification cost are the same figure: what you pay to sit the exam.

Exam fee

$1,199

What you actually pay

Exam fee: $1,199
On top of the fee: A non-refundable eligibility application fee of $100 is charged on top of the voucher.
If you have to retake it: A retake costs $500.

Is it worth booking yet?

A failed attempt means paying again, so the $1,199 is really a bet on being ready. The cheapest way to protect it is to know your weak domains before you book, not after.

CEH exam format: domains, weightings and length → · CEH passing score →

Know where you stand before you pay $1,199

498 practice questions with an explanation for every option — and a readiness score per domain, so you book the exam when the score says so.

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Source: CEH — vendor pricing. Checked September 4, 2026. Vendors change exam prices; verify with the vendor before you book.

Exam fee as published by the exam vendor, checked September 4, 2026 · Certsqill CEH bank: 498 questions.