Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$81,810 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$53,416 $81,810 $122,720
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst in United States is $81,810 per year as of July 2026, based on 52 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $53,416, while senior specialists can earn up to $122,720. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $670 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 464 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst 52 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 38 0 0
Entry Level $53,416
Junior $69,214
Median Salary $81,810
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $104,924
Expert / Top Earners $122,720

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name Frequency % Action
log analysis
20%
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siem (security information and event management)
13%
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