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

How does experience change A SOC Operator's salary?

A SOC Operator's salary grows with experience: an SOC Operator (3-5 years)earns $83,551, an Information Security Supervisor (5+ years)earns $83,335, an Information Security Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $126,770, an Information Security Manager (5+ years)earns $139,826, an Information Security Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $176,818,

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 $98,637, California $98,263, Massachusetts $96,953. 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: $190,245; Soc Lead: $147,402; SOC Manager: $144,922; Soc Architect: $143,365; Soc Security Analyst: $116,740.

SOC Operator Salary in Florida (July 01, 2026)

How much does a SOC Operator make in Florida?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a SOC Operator in Florida is $84,294 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,598
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,188 to $94,399
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,078

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,399	$7,867	$1,815	$45
Average	$84,294	$7,024	$1,621	$41
25th Percentile	$73,188	$6,099	$1,407	$35

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$109,582	$53.0	30%
Insurance	$105,367	$51.0	25%
Biotechnology	$101,153	$49.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$101,153	$49.0	20%
Healthcare	$96,938	$47.0	15%

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,399	$7,867	$1,815	$45
Average	$84,294	$7,024	$1,621	$41
25th Percentile	$73,188	$6,099	$1,407	$35

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Levels	Salary
SOC Opera... Level SOC Operator	$83,551
Informati... Level SOC Operator	$83,335
Informati... Level SOC Operator	$126,770
Informati... Level SOC Operator	$139,826
Informati... Level SOC Operator	$176,818