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SOC Analyst Salary for Veterans

Entry-level cyber-defense role monitoring SIEMs and responding to alerts. Cleared veterans start 20% above market.

Median
$88,000
Entry
$65,000
Top 10%
$125,000

Top-paying states

MarylandVirginiaTexasColorado

Certifications that boost pay

Security+CySA+GCIH

How veterans get here

Most soc analysts in this pay band come from 25B, 17C, 1D7X1, CTN. VetResumeAI translates your MOS/AFSC/Rate into the exact civilian bullets recruiters look for.