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Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst Salary in New York, NY

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst in New York, NY.

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Demand: +15% (Very High Growth)
$136,680
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $65.71/hr
📊 80% Range: $96,480 – $201,000
📍 Regional Multiplier: +34% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $96,480
25th % Junior $116,580
50th % Median $136,680
75th % Senior $168,840
90th % Top 10% $201,000
Base Annual Salary $136,680
Target Annual Bonus $16,402
Annual Stock / Equity $30,070
Total Compensation (TC) $183,151
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Verified Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst Openings in New York, NY

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Salary Progression by Experience Level in New York, NY

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$96,480
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$136,680
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$168,840
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$201,000

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$140,760

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$138,720

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$136,680

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$130,560

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$130,560

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$130,560

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$127,500

California

COL Index: 142%
$127,500

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst provides high-value specialization, system design, and verified technical leadership in their designated domain. Fast career velocity and competitive salary ranges.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Clinical Doctoral Degree
Experience Benchmark
2-5+ years
10-Year Projected Growth
+15% (Very High Growth)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst make in New York, NY?

The median annual salary for a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst in New York, NY is $136,680, with entry-level professionals earning around $96,480 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $201,000.

What is the average hourly rate for a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst in New York, NY?

On average, a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst in New York, NY makes approximately $65.71 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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