AZ-104 exam cost

A source-first guide to the Azure Administrator Associate exam price, timing, role expectations and regional registration variables.

✓ Reviewed by the Exam Cost Check editorial teamLast reviewed: 2026-08-22How we verify sources

Regional pricing matters: Microsoft lists a US$165 reference price and states that the amount depends on the country or region where the exam is proctored.

What to verify

CredentialAzure Administrator Associate

Exam codeAZ-104

Duration100 minutes

Role levelIntermediate administrator

RenewalMicrosoft lists a 12-month renewal frequency

Budget the path, not only the exam

Add training, labs, practice assessments, taxes, currency conversion and a retake reserve to your estimate. The budget planner runs locally in your browser.

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Know the role expectations

Microsoft describes an administrator who manages identity, governance, storage, compute, networking and monitoring in Azure.

Choose the right region

Select the country or region where you will be proctored before treating the displayed amount as your estimate.

Use the current study guide

Azure skills and exam objectives can change. Start with Microsoft Learn’s current AZ-104 study resources.