Security & Investigations · Entry
GSOC Analyst Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$25,000
25th percentile
P50
$55,000
Median
P75
$40,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Available
Scarcity: 3/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
800-2000
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
4% year-over-year
RETENTION
2 yr avg tenure
35% annual turnover
GSOC Analyst Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Entry-to-mid shift worker. Monitors alarms, CCTV, access control, fire systems. Dispatches officers, processes incidents, manages visitor access, monitors weather and geopolitical events, operates mass notification systems. Career entry from military (E-3 to E-6), LE dispatch, security officers, criminal justice graduates. Growing adoption of AI monitoring tools changing the skill requirements.
Also Known As
GSOC Operator, GSOC Specialist, Command Center Operator, Surveillance Officer, Security Operations Analyst, Security Control Room Operator
What Does a GSOC Analyst Do?
The GSOC Analyst operates providing executive protection, threat assessment, and security operations for high-net-worth families, corporate principals, or private organizations. Professionals in this role typically bring 0 to 3 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Entry level, this position draws from a available candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What Drives GSOC Analyst Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a GSOC Analyst is $55,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $25,000 to $40,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by principal risk profile, domestic vs. international travel requirements, team size managed, security clearance level, and specialized training in surveillance detection or threat mitigation. Demand is holding stable, with compensation levels expected to track broader market adjustments.
GSOC Analyst Career Path
Professionals who move into GSOC Analyst roles most commonly come from military special operations, federal law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or corporate security departments. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward director of security for large family offices, corporate security leadership, or independent security consulting. The average tenure in this role is approximately 2 years, with an annual turnover rate of 35%.
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