Which cybersecurity roles offer the highest salaries for beginners in US?

From what I’ve seen firsthand, some of the better-paying entry-level cybersecurity roles in the US tend to be Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, and even Junior Penetration Tester especially if you land in finance or tech. I’ve come across people, including a few from H2K Infosys, who broke into these roles mainly by focusing on hands-on practice rather than just theory. Knowing your way around networking basics, tools like Splunk, and having certs like Security+ or CEH can really tip the scale. Somewhere along the way, pairing cyber security training with job placement support with real project work seems to make a noticeable difference. Also, pay can vary quite a bit depending on where you work, the company, and even shifts.