As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Security Systems Technician in New York, NY is $46,136, equivalent to $22 per hour, $887 weekly, or $3,845 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Security Systems Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Security Systems Technician in New York, NY vary widely, spanning from $37,799 to $55,568. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,772) and 75th percentile ($51,073), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,568 per year. This $9,301 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Technical Documentation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New York Security Systems Technician often earn 8.3% higher than national averages. However, New York currently ranks 10 statewide for Security Systems Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Security Systems Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $37,799 New York, NY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $41,772 New York, NY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $46,136 New York, NY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $51,073 New York, NY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Security Systems Technician Salary $55,568 New York, NY September 01, 2026
25% $41,772 10% $37,799 90% $55,568 75% $51,073 $46,136 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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