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FREE Salesforce Admin Exam Guide 2026: Pass on First Try
Key Facts
- The Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator exam costs US$200 plus applicable taxes, with a US$100 retake fee (Salesforce exam guide).
- The Platform Administrator exam has 60 scored multiple-choice questions plus up to five unscored questions (Salesforce exam guide).
- Candidates have 105 minutes to complete the exam per the official Salesforce exam guide.
- The Platform Administrator passing score is 68% for the English version and 65% for the Japanese version (Salesforce exam guide).
- Agentforce is a new 8% domain in the refreshed Platform Administrator exam, effective December 15, 2025 (Salesforce Admins blog).
- Salesforce officially ended support for Workflow Rules and Process Builder on December 31, 2025.
- Platform Administrator holders must complete one Trailhead maintenance badge per year, or the certification expires (Salesforce maintenance schedule).
- The Data Import Wizard imports up to 50,000 records at a time, while Data Loader supports CSV files of up to 150 million records (Salesforce).
- Salesforce Ben's 2025-26 survey lists median US Salesforce Admin pay of $78,000 junior, $92,000 intermediate, and $110,100 senior.
- Data and Analytics Management is the largest Platform Administrator domain at 17% of the exam (Salesforce exam guide).
FREE Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator Exam Guide 2026
The Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator (still widely searched as Salesforce Certified Administrator or Salesforce Admin) is the entry credential for Salesforce administrators. On December 15, 2025, Salesforce refreshed the exam blueprint to reflect the reality of modern admin work, with a stronger emphasis on Data & Analytics and the new Agentforce AI section. It is also the first step toward Platform Administrator II, Platform App Builder, consultant, and architect certifications.
We include the confirmed 2026 domain weights , the Flow migration context (Workflow Rules and Process Builder officially ended support on December 31, 2025), a hands-on study plan, and a full breakdown of every scored section. Everything here is free .
Salesforce Admin Exam at a Glance (2026)
- Component 2026 Detail
- Credential Name Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator
- Cost $200 USD (+ tax; JPY 30,000 in Japan)
- Retake Fee $100 USD
- Questions 60 scored multiple-choice + up to 5 unscored questions
- Duration 105 minutes
- Passing Score 68% (English); 65% (Japanese)
- Delivery Pearson VUE - online (OnVUE) or test center; book in Trailhead Academy
- Versions English and Japanese passing scores listed in the exam guide
- Prerequisites None (6+ months hands-on recommended)
Validity / Renewal One Trailhead maintenance badge per year; the certification expires if you miss the deadline
Official Guide Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator Exam Guide
Salesforce does not publish pass rates for this exam.