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 $88,920, an Information Security Supervisor (5+ years)earns $88,689, an Information Security Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $134,916, an Information Security Manager (5+ years)earns $148,811, an Information Security Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $188,180,

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 Virginia (July 01, 2026)

How much does a SOC Operator make in Virginia?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a SOC Operator in Virginia is $89,710 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): $110,255
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,891 to $100,464
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,131

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,464	$8,372	$1,932	$48
Average	$89,710	$7,476	$1,725	$43
25th Percentile	$77,891	$6,491	$1,498	$37

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$116,624	$56.0	30%
Insurance	$112,138	$54.0	25%
Biotechnology	$107,652	$52.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$107,652	$52.0	20%
Healthcare	$103,167	$50.0	15%

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,464	$8,372	$1,932	$48
Average	$89,710	$7,476	$1,725	$43
25th Percentile	$77,891	$6,491	$1,498	$37

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Levels	Salary
SOC Opera... Level SOC Operator	$88,920
Informati... Level SOC Operator	$88,689
Informati... Level SOC Operator	$134,916
Informati... Level SOC Operator	$148,811
Informati... Level SOC Operator	$188,180