SOC Verification Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a SOC Verification Engineer make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a SOC Verification Engineer in the United States is $116,161 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,287
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,081 to $123,555
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,814
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SOC Verification Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $123,555 $10,296 $2,376 $59
Average $116,161 $9,680 $2,234 $56
25th Percentile $107,081 $8,923 $2,059 $51
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Key Factors That Influence SOC Verification Engineer Salaries

A SOC Verification Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects SOC Verification Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SOC Verification Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,269
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,154
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,617
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,582
  • Expert (over 8 years): $151,746
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Network S... Level SOC Verification Engineer$75,269
Network S... Level SOC Verification Engineer$92,154
SOC Verif... Level SOC Verification Engineer$115,617
Network S... Level SOC Verification Engineer$133,582
Network S... Level SOC Verification Engineer$151,746
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$115,617 2-4 yrs
$133,582 5-8 yrs
$151,746 > 8 yrs
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How Do SOC Verification Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract SOC Verification Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $128,613.
  • California: $128,126.
  • Massachusetts: $126,418.

Top Paying Cities for SOC Verification Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $146,514
  • San Francisco: $144,910
  • Oakland: $141,856

What Skills Can Increase a SOC Verification Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.32% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Cybersecurity (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): Computer security, cybersecurity or information technology security (IT security) is the protection of computer systems from the theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. The field is becoming more important due to increased reliance on computer systems, the Internet and wireless network standards such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and due to the growth of "smart" devices, including smartphones, televisions, and the various devices that constitute the "Internet of things". Due to its complexity, both in terms of politics and technology, cybersecurity is also one of the major challenges in the contemporary world.
  • Linux (Mentioned in 1.52% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
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Analysis 5.32%
Cybersecurity 2.34%
Linux 1.52%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a SOC Verification Engineer's salary.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Relationship Management
 $127,777
10%
Insight
 $124,292
7%
Python
 $123,131
6%
Communication Skills
 $121,969
5%
Time Management
 $121,969
5%
Innovation
 $120,807
4%
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SOC Verification Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a SOC Verification Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Average $116,161/year
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $123,555 $10,296 $2,376 $59
Average $116,161 $9,680 $2,234 $56
25th Percentile $107,081 $8,923 $2,059 $51

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Salary Trends for SOC Verification Engineer

Salaries for a SOC Verification Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $108,513 in 2023 to around $108,135 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of SOC Verification Engineer salary trends, .

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