The MCAD - Microsoft Certified Application Developer is one of the most popular certifications that I see on resumes these days. The popularity of Microsoft's .NET platform adds to the demand for these hot skiils. The MCAD certification made this year's list of highest paying certifications, with a national average annual salary of $79,444.

Other high paying Microsoft Certifications:

• Microsoft MCITP
• Microsoft MCSD
• Microsoft MCDBA