Home Security Installer Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Home Security Installer in the United States is $57,094 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,609
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,730 to $63,121
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,846
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Home Security Installer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,121 $5,260 $1,214 $30
Average $57,094 $4,758 $1,098 $27
25th Percentile $51,730 $4,311 $995 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Home Security Installer Salaries

A Home Security 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Home Security Installer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Home Security 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): $55,827
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $55,976
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,945
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,904
  • Expert (over 8 years): $60,879
Levels Salary
Entry Level Home Security Installer$55,827
Intermediate Level Home Security Installer$55,976
Senior Level Home Security Installer$56,945
Specialist Level Home Security Installer$59,904
Expert Level Home Security Installer$60,879
$55,827 0 yr
$55,976 < 2 yrs
$56,945 2-4 yrs
$59,904 5-8 yrs
$60,879 > 8 yrs
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How Do Home Security 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 Home Security Installers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $63,214.
  • California: $62,975.
  • Massachusetts: $62,135.

Top Paying Cities for Home Security 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: $72,013
  • San Francisco: $71,305
  • Oakland: $69,723

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.91% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Data Quality (Mentioned in 2.49% Job Postings): Data quality refers to the condition of a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables. There are many definitions of data quality but data is generally considered high quality if it is "fit for [its] intended uses in operations, decision making and planning". Alternatively, data is deemed of high quality if it correctly represents the real-world construct to which it refers. Furthermore, apart from these definitions, as data volume increases, the question of internal data consistency becomes significant, regardless of fitness for use for any particular external purpose. People's views on data quality can often be in disagreement, even when discussing the same set of data used for the same purpose. Data cleansing may be required in order to ensure data quality.
  • Field Operations (Mentioned in 1.05% Job Postings): An operation conducted by employees that is outside of the employer's fixed establishment, such as mobile clinics, health screening and medical outreach services, or dispensing of medications.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.91%
Data Quality 2.49%
Field Operations 1.05%
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 Home Security Installer's salary.
  • Cost Estimation: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Proposal Preparation: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Performance Review: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cost Estimation
$70,797
24%
Proposal Preparation
$69,084
21%
Performance Review
$62,803
10%
Tech Savvy
$59,949
5%
Insight
$59,378
4%
Presentation
$59,378
4%
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How Education impacts a Home Security Installer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Home Security Installers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Home Security Installer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $56,267 and $60,184).

Home Security Installer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Home Security Installer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 45.0%
High School 45.0%
Associates 40.0%
Bachelors 10.0%
Masters 5.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Home Security Installer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Home Security 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Home Security Installer

Salaries for a Home Security Installer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,075 in 2023 to around $48,011 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Home Security Installer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Home Security Installer Over Time

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2023
$49,075
2024
$48,424
2025
$48,011
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2024 $48,424
2025 $48,011
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