CISA cost: $575 for ISACA members, $760 for nonmembers
The CISA exam costs $575 for ISACA members and $760 for nonmembers. After you pass, full certification adds a one-time $50 application fee, then annual maintenance of $45 (members) or $85 (nonmembers). If you pass before you have the required experience, the CISA Associate designation costs $25.
CISA Associate fee from ISACA’s July 2025 announcement; exam, application and maintenance fees as consistently listed by 2026 guides, one of which checked them against ISACA on August 6, 2026. Confirm on isaca.org before paying. Checked October 11, 2026.
All CISA fees
| Fee | Member | Nonmember |
|---|---|---|
| Exam registration | $575 | $760 |
| Certification application (after passing) | $50 | $50 |
| CISA Associate application | $25 | Membership required |
| Annual maintenance (once certified) | $45 | $85 |
| Retake | Full exam fee | Full exam fee |
Sources as above.
Is ISACA membership worth it?
Usually. Membership (reported at about $145 a year plus local chapter dues) saves $185 on the exam and $40 a year on maintenance, and the CISA Associate route requires membership. Members also get discounts on ISACA’s official review manual and question database.
Common questions
Why do sources quote different fees?
Some pages quote older years or other ISACA certifications. The current figures from multiple 2026 sources are $575 and $760.