What are the main factors that influence a SOC Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for SOC Operator?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for SOC Operator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A SOC Operator's salary?

A SOC Operator's salary grows with experience: an SOC Operator (3-5 years)earns $88,316, an Information Security Supervisor (5+ years)earns $88,076, an Information Security Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $133,983, an Information Security Manager (5+ years)earns $147,776, an Information Security Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $186,886,

What are the highest paying states for a SOC Operator?

SOC Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SOC Operator roles are District of Columbia $98,651, California $98,277, Massachusetts $96,967. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SOC Operator roles make?

Salaries for SOC Operator level roles vary by specialization: SOC Design Engineer: $190,259; Soc Lead: $147,402; SOC Manager: $144,920; Soc Architect: $143,375; Soc Security Analyst: $116,739.

How do different companies affect a SOC Operator's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for SOC Operator roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

SOC Operator Salary, Hourly Rate (August 01, 2026) in the United States

How much does a SOC Operator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a SOC Operator in the United States is $89,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a SOC Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,468
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,337 to $99,761
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,629

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,761	$8,313	$1,918	$48
Average	$89,100	$7,425	$1,713	$43
25th Percentile	$77,337	$6,445	$1,487	$37

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$115,829	$56.0	30%
Insurance	$111,374	$54.0	25%
Biotechnology	$106,920	$51.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$106,920	$51.0	20%
Healthcare	$102,465	$49.0	15%

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,761	$8,313	$1,918	$48
Average	$89,100	$7,425	$1,713	$43
25th Percentile	$77,337	$6,445	$1,487	$37

Levels	Salary
SOC Opera... Level SOC Operator	$88,316
Informati... Level SOC Operator	$88,076
Informati... Level SOC Operator	$133,983
Informati... Level SOC Operator	$147,776
Informati... Level SOC Operator	$186,886

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C R Bard Inc

Henry Schein Canada

Nordex Inc

Nipro Corp

Enovis

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy

MiniMed Inc

Labcorp Drug Development

Life Technologies Corp

Zimmer Biomet

Promontory Therapeutics

Steris PLC

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd

Endeavor BioMedicines

Replay Holdings LLC

Pleno Inc

Simulaids Inc

NOIRLab/CAS

Onward Technology

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc

Eyeco Ltd

Paerosol

IONIQ Sciences Inc

Stateside PPE

Digi Bio

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