Security Systems Installer Salary in the United States

How much does a Security Systems Installer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Systems Installer in the United States is $89,123 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Security Systems Installer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,358
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,509 to $91,863
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,486
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Security Systems Installer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $91,863 $7,655 $1,767 $44
Average $89,123 $7,427 $1,714 $43
25th Percentile $82,509 $6,876 $1,587 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Security Systems Installer Salaries

A Security Systems Installer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Security Systems Installer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Systems Installer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $73,913
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $90,501
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,526
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,154
  • Expert (over 8 years): $148,984
Levels Salary
Network S... Level Security Systems Installer$73,913
Security ... Level Security Systems Installer$90,501
Network S... Level Security Systems Installer$113,526
Network S... Level Security Systems Installer$131,154
Network S... Level Security Systems Installer$148,984
$73,913 0 yr
$90,501 < 2 yrs
$113,526 2-4 yrs
$131,154 5-8 yrs
$148,984 > 8 yrs
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How Do Security Systems Installer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Security Systems Installers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $98,677.
  • California: $98,303.
  • Massachusetts: $96,993.

Top Paying Cities for Security Systems Installers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $112,411
  • San Francisco: $111,306
  • Oakland: $108,837

What Skills Can Increase a Security Systems Installer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 12.93% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Operating System (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Maintaining software that runs on a computer that serves as an interface between computer hardware components and the user.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 12.93%
Microsoft Office 1.78%
Operating System 1.49%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Security Systems Installer's salary.
  • System Requirements: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Java: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
System Requirements
$101,600
14%
Java
$100,709
13%
Agile
$98,927
11%
Software Development
$98,927
11%
Business Requirements
$98,035
10%
Test Plans
$98,035
10%
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Security Systems Installer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Systems Installer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Security Systems Installer

Salaries for a Security Systems Installer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $89,251 in 2023 to around $86,518 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Security Systems Installer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Security Systems Installer Over Time

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2023
$89,251
2024
$88,396
2025
$86,518
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2023 $89,251
2024 $88,396
2025 $86,518
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