How much does a SOC Operator make in Newark, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a SOC Operator in Newark, NJ is $81,567. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,134 to $91,771, with most professionals earning between $67,367 and $101,061.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for SOC Operator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of SOC Operator in Newark, NJ. The base salary for SOC Operator ranges from $74,134 to $91,771 with the average base salary of $81,567. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,199 to $96,180 with the average total cash compensation of $83,105.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $81,567 $74,134 - $91,771
Bonus $1,538 $1,065 - $4,410
Total Pay $83,105 $75,199 - $96,180
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,134 - $91,771 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE West Orange, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,134 - $91,771 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,789 - $92,581 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Irvington, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,134 - $91,771 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Union, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,134 - $91,771 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Elizabeth, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,134 - $91,771 COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE SOC Analyst LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $79,104 MAXIMUM SALARY $93,979
JOB TITLE SOC Manager LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $163,806 MAXIMUM SALARY $196,416
JOB TITLE Soc Lead LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $133,115 MAXIMUM SALARY $159,447
JOB TITLE Soc Specialist LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $87,275 MAXIMUM SALARY $106,521
JOB TITLE Soc Technician LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $35,351 MAXIMUM SALARY $41,901
JOB TITLE Soc Architect LOCATION Newark, NJ MINIMUM SALARY $153,877 MAXIMUM SALARY $189,278
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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

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