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SOC Analyst salary
Salary data for SOC analysts — security monitoring, SIEM, threat detection and incident triage.
The median SOC Analyst salary is $82,409, with most listings between $58,600 and $132,568, based on 103 active listings with employer-disclosed pay.
Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.
At a glance
- Figures use the midpoint of employer-published salary_min and salary_max — not self-reported surveys or aggregator estimates.
- Based on 150 active soc analyst listings in the current index.
Compensation range — SOC Analyst
From 103 listings with disclosed salary fields
25th percentile
$58,600
Lower end of market
Median
$82,409
Midpoint of postings
75th percentile
$132,568
Upper-market range
| Percentile | USD |
|---|---|
| 25th | 58600 |
| Median | 82409 |
| 75th | 132568 |
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.
- Python$216,000
- GCP$216,000
- Kubernetes$216,000
- Terraform$216,000
- Git$216,000
- CI/CD$216,000
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SOC Analyst salary FAQ
What is the average SOC Analyst salary in 2026?
The median SOC Analyst salary is $82,409, with most listings falling between $58,600 (25th percentile) and $132,568 (75th percentile). This is based on 103 active job listings with employer-disclosed pay ranges.
Which skills increase SOC Analyst pay the most?
Python is associated with the highest median pay for soc analyst listings at $216,000, followed by GCP ($216,000). 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 53% of postings. Senior and lead positions typically sit toward the 75th percentile ($132,568), while entry-level roles cluster nearer the 25th percentile ($58,600).
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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