Security Installer III Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Installer III in the United States is $91,396 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,037
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,605 to $93,302
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,333
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Security Installer III Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $93,302 $7,775 $1,794 $45
Average $91,396 $7,616 $1,758 $44
25th Percentile $85,605 $7,134 $1,646 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Security Installer III Salaries

A Security Installer III'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 Installer III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Installer III'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): $74,529
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $91,256
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,473
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,248
  • Expert (over 8 years): $150,227
Levels Salary
Network S... Level Security Installer III$74,529
Security ... Level Security Installer III$91,256
Network S... Level Security Installer III$114,473
Network S... Level Security Installer III$132,248
Network S... Level Security Installer III$150,227
$74,529 0 yr
$91,256 < 2 yrs
$114,473 2-4 yrs
$132,248 5-8 yrs
$150,227 > 8 yrs
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How Do Security Installer III 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 Installer IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $101,194.
  • California: $100,810.
  • Massachusetts: $99,466.

Top Paying Cities for Security Installer IIIs

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: $115,278
  • San Francisco: $114,145
  • Oakland: $111,613

What Skills Can Increase a Security Installer III'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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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 Installer III'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
$104,192
14%
Java
$103,278
13%
Agile
$101,450
11%
Software Development
$101,450
11%
Business Requirements
$100,536
10%
Test Plans
$100,536
10%
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Security Installer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Installer III'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 Installer III

Salaries for a Security Installer III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $89,996 in 2023 to around $87,239 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Security Installer III salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Security Installer III Over Time

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