How much does the Security+ exam cost?
Exam fee
$425
What you actually pay
- Exam fee: $425
This is the vendor's list price. Local taxes, rescheduling fees and any retake are billed separately by the test provider, so check your booking confirmation for the final amount.
Is it worth booking yet?
A failed attempt means paying again, so the $425 is really a bet on being ready. The cheapest way to protect it is to know your weak domains before you book, not after.
Security+ exam format: domains, weightings and length → · Security+ passing score →
Know where you stand before you pay $425
1,918 practice questions with an explanation for every option — and a readiness score per domain, so you book the exam when the score says so.
Test your Security+ readiness — freeMore on Security+
Source: CompTIA Security+ — vendor pricing. Checked September 5, 2026. Vendors change exam prices; verify with the vendor before you book.
Exam fee as published by the exam vendor, checked September 5, 2026 · Certsqill Security+ bank: 1,918 questions.
