The median SOC Analyst salary in Philippines is ₱38K/mo in 2026, with a typical range from ₱36K/mo to ₱42K/mo. Pay has moved +15.0% year-on-year. Metro Manila currently leads city pay at ₱48K/mo. This is base salary for permanent employees. Contracting instead? See day rates for this role below.
What does A SOC Analyst do?
A SOC Analyst is responsible for working within a security operations centre to monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts across an organisation's network and systems.
Day-to-day responsibilities
National Median Monthly Salary
₱38K/mo
per monthPhilippines monthly benchmark • 2026
Salary Range (P25 – P75)
Data quality & confidence
Confidence Score
60%
YoY Momentum
+15.0%
Median salary benchmark
₱38K/mo
monthly - 2026
Typical salary range
₱36K-₱42K/mo
25th-75th percentile
Year-on-year pay movement
+15.0%
from market research
Forward pay outlook
₱44K/mo
Forecasted market posture
Permanent salary benchmarks for SOC Analyst in Philippines, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.
Low
₱34K
P25
₱36K
Median
₱38K
P75
₱42K
High
₱48K
After BIR Income Tax & Contributions · single, standard payroll deductions
Gross/month
₱36K
Take-home/year
₱375,630
Per month
₱31,303
Effective rate
13.0%
Gross/month
₱38K
Take-home/year
₱394,460
Per month
₱32,872
Effective rate
13.5%
Gross/month
₱42K
Take-home/year
₱431,900
Per month
₱35,992
Effective rate
14.3%
See the full band-by-band breakdown for SOC Analyst
Adjust for your actual salary, see each BIR TRAIN income tax, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions band, and get monthly and weekly figures.
Hiring outlook · remote rate · top employers
Hiring outlook
GrowingRemote / hybrid
20%
of roles offer remote or hybrid
Salary growth (YoY)
+15.0%
market is paying more
Full market demand breakdown for SOC Analyst
Hiring drivers, remote rate detail, full employer list, and demand FAQs for the Philippines.
Contract day rates available for this role
Median ₱48K/mo, see full breakdown, city rates, and take-home calculator
Market Demand & Outlook
Demand level
Low
Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.
Top hiring locations
Career outlook
Strong upward salary momentum
SOC Analyst salaries are showing strong movement, with latest benchmark growth at +15.0%.
Seniority is the biggest single driver of SOC Analyst pay in Philippines. Entry-level roles start at ₱22K, rising 350% to ₱99K at lead or principal level.
Junior
₱22K
₱22K-₱22K middle band
Mid-level
₱38K
₱38K-₱38K middle band
Senior
₱65K
₱65K-₱65K middle band
Principal/Lead
₱99K
₱99K-₱99K middle band
Certain technical skills push SOC Analyst salaries in Philippines significantly above the ₱38K median. These are the most impactful skills to develop or highlight when negotiating.
Log analysis & correlation
+11%
salary premium vs median
Incident documentation & response
+10%
salary premium vs median
EDR/XDR platforms
+12%
salary premium vs median
SOC Analyst salary varies meaningfully by location. Metro Manila commands a +26% premium over the national benchmark (₱48K), while Davao sits -11% at ₱34K. Location is worth factoring into any offer negotiation.
How does SOC Analyst pay compare to similar roles?
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Market context for SOC Analysts in Philippines
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SOC Analysts in Philippines earn a median salary of ₱38K/mo in 2026, with a typical range from ₱36K at the 25th percentile to ₱42K at the 75th percentile. This benchmark reflects published market compensation data for monthly pay across the Philippines market.
Metro Manila currently leads city pay at ₱48K/mo, which is 26% above the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes Cebu, Clark, Davao, Metro Manila, helping you compare local pay differences without needing separate city-role pages.
At experience level, entry roles start around ₱22K/mo, senior roles sit near ₱65K/mo, and lead-level roles reach about ₱99K/mo. Demand is currently moderate for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.
The median SOC Analyst salary in Philippines is ₱38K/mo in 2026. The typical range runs from ₱36K/mo at the 25th percentile to ₱42K/mo at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.
SOC Analyst salaries have moved +15.0% year-on-year in Philippines.
SOC Analyst salaries vary across Philippines. Metro Manila leads at ₱48K (+26% vs the national benchmark), while Davao sits at ₱34K. Use the city breakdown above to compare all locations.
A SOC Analyst earning the median ₱38K gross in Philippines will take home a net amount after income tax and other deductions. Use the PayMetric Labs take-home calculator on this page for an exact breakdown by tax band.
Principal/Lead-level SOC Analysts in Philippines earn the most, with a median of ₱99K, compared to ₱22K at entry level. Seniority is the strongest single driver of pay in this role.
This benchmark is derived from verified market compensation data and is rated Moderate Confidence. High Confidence means the benchmark is corroborated across independent sources and is citation-ready. Moderate Confidence is directional context while coverage is still building. Limited Market Data means early signals only.
An indicative year-over-year signal of +15.0% is available from the latest market research for this role. This figure is directional market research rather than a matched prior-year observation in our own dataset.
Candidates should compare offers against the ₱36K-₱42K middle-market band, while employers should treat ₱38K as the current market midpoint for this role.
The same role has published benchmarks in these markets. Open each local page for its salary range, tax context, and city detail.