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SOC Analyst salary
Salary data for SOC analysts — security monitoring, SIEM, threat detection and incident triage.
At a glance
- Median SOC Analyst compensation is $75,000 across 57 listings with disclosed salary ranges.
- Figures use the midpoint of employer-published salary_min and salary_max — not self-reported surveys or aggregator estimates.
- Based on 91 active soc analyst listings in the current index.
Compensation range — SOC Analyst
From 57 listings with disclosed salary fields
25th percentile
$65,000
Lower end of market
Median
$75,000
Midpoint of postings
75th percentile
$129,000
Upper-market range
| Percentile | USD |
|---|---|
| 25th | 65000 |
| Median | 75000 |
| 75th | 129000 |
Seniority mix
How soc analyst listings break down by seniority level.
Skill salary premiums
Median pay when a skill appears in a soc analyst listing (minimum three matches). Bar shows relative salary vs top skill.
- 1Excel$200,000
- 2Incident Response$175,000
- 3Go$132,032
- 4SIEM$58,621
- 5AWS$41,500
- 6Azure$41,500
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SOC Analyst salary FAQ
What is the average SOC Analyst salary in 2026?
The median SOC Analyst salary is $75,000, with most listings falling between $65,000 (25th percentile) and $129,000 (75th percentile). This is based on 57 active job listings with employer-disclosed pay ranges.
Which skills increase SOC Analyst pay the most?
Excel is associated with the highest median pay for soc analyst listings at $200,000, followed by Incident Response ($175,000). Premiums reflect the median salary of listings that mention each skill, with a minimum of three matched listings.
How does seniority affect SOC Analyst salary?
Across current soc analyst listings, mid-level roles are the most common at 59% of postings. Senior and lead positions typically sit toward the 75th percentile ($129,000), while entry-level roles cluster nearer the 25th percentile ($65,000).
How is this SOC Analyst salary data calculated?
Figures use the midpoint of each employer's published salary_min and salary_max from active job listings — not self-reported surveys or third-party aggregator estimates. The data refreshes daily as new listings are indexed.
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