CybersecurityUpdated Q1 2026

SOC Analyst Salary
in New York City, NY

Monitor security operations center alerts and respond to threats in real time. Median salary in New York City: $146K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$146K
per year
Take-home: $93K

Salary range in New York City

Entry level (25th)$108,000
Median (50th)$146,000
Senior (75th)$191,000
Top earner (90th)$243,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in New York City, New York.

Key facts for New York City

Median salary
$146K
annual
Take-home pay
$93K
after fed/state tax
COL index
187
100 = US avg
State income tax
6.85%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$3,400
per month
YoY growth
+8.8%
salary trend

Salary forecast: New York City SOC Analyst to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $146K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” New York City

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
SOC Analyst salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$122K$133K$144K$154K$165K201920212023202520272029
2026
$150K
projected
2027
$153K
projected
2028
$157K
projected
2029
$161K
projected
2030
$165K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$146,000+$0
2028 projected$146,000+$0
2029 projected$146,000+$0
2030 projected$146,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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SOC Analyst Salary in New York City, New York: Complete Guide (2026)

The median SOC Analyst salary in New York City, NY is $146,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the New York City–NY metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for SOC Analyst in New York City

Entry-level SOC Analysts in New York City with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $108,000 and $146,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $146,000 to $191,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $191,000 to $243,000 or more.

Cost of living in New York City for SOC Analysts

New York City has a cost of living index of 187 compared to the US national average of 100. New York City's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. New York has a 6.85% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for SOC Analyst

Associate's or Bachelor's in IT; Security+ certification. 50% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

SOC Analyst salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
New York City (current)$146K187
Buffalo$72K88
Rochester$74K90
Yonkers$129K165
Syracuse$69K88
Albany$76K98