Alarm Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Alarm Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Alarm Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $115,680 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $100,038 and $129,684. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Alarm.com - San Diego , CA

Alarm.com is a rapidly expanding technology company developing innovative cloud and device ... We are looking for a talented and passionate embedded software engineer for the Device Engineering ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago

Resident Engineer - Rail Transit - Bay Area - Fire Alarm Systems

Cornerstone Transportation Consulting - San Francisco , CA

It involves the replacement of fire alarm system of a series of transit stations for BART in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Project Manager/Resident Engineer will supervise a construction management ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

Fire Alarm Systems Designer

KFI Engineers PC - Saint Paul , MN

POSITION SPECIFICATION Position Fire Alarm Systems Designer Department Commercial, Institutional ... Professional Engineer (PE) OR NICET I or II certification highly preferred. * Knowledge of fire and ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

Fire Alarm & Low Voltage Sales

Fire Engineering Company, Inc. - Salt Lake City , UT

Fire Engineering Company is an employee owned (ESOP) company that has been in business for over 75 years, with great benefits and retirement plans. We have a rare opportunity for a Fire Alarm & Low ...

LinkedIn - 9 days ago

Fire Alarm Technician (Corpus Christi/RGV)

JM Electronic Engineering - Corpus Christi , TX

DOE JM Electronic Engineering Inc. is growing! Because of that growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for an open fire alarm technician position based out of our office in the Rio Grande Valley

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Fire Alarm Lead Technician/Programmer

APIC Solutions - Albuquerque , NM

Fire Alarm Lead Tech / Programmer : APIC Solutions is hiring for a Fire Alarm Lead/ Programmer. The primary function of this position is to install, program, and troubleshoot fire alarm panels ...

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What does an Alarm Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of an Alarm Engineer

Assist in planning, setup, and support of product demonstrations, industry shows, and exhibitions.

December 14, 2022

Prepare and review plans, preliminary layouts, detailed drawings from engineering files, field and engineering notes, sketches, and/or other mark-ups, ensuring all CAD standards and in-house standards are utilized.

February 15, 2023

Designs systems for large and/or complex buildings consisting of system device location layouts, riser diagrams, electrical point-to-point drawings, bill of materials, and sequence of operations to meet the intent of the project plans, specifications, and contract documents.

March 23, 2023

Demonstrate creative ability through the medium of patent disclosures or the ingenuity exercised in solving technical problems.

April 09, 2023

Provides start-up and checkout documentation to the Project Manager and system specialist for use in commissioning and validation.

April 10, 2023

Participate in pre bid reviews along with site surveys to develop a clear understanding of the scope and magnitude of the project.

April 19, 2023

Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.

April 21, 2023

Adhere to procedures and standards for quality installations and service.

May 04, 2023

Support Sales and Project Manager on surveys, application selection, layout of potential retrofit opportunities and assessing customers' business objectives and strategies, and utilize this to create accurate and complete estimates.

May 09, 2023

Review job contract plans, scope and specifications, survey information, sales sketches, estimates and take-off sheets for opportunities and proposals.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Alarm Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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100038

129684

115680

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

103429

136402

120186

What is the average salary for Alarm Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Alarm Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Alarm Engineer ranges from $100,038 to $129,684 with the average base salary of $115,680. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,429 to $136,402 with the average total cash compensation of $120,186.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$115,680	$100,038 - $129,684
Bonus	$4,507	$3,392 - $6,718
Total Pay	$120,186	$103,429 - $136,402

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Alarm Engineer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,600 - $130,413	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,600 - $130,413	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,486 - $130,265	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,562 - $130,364	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,562 - $130,364	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,311 - $127,445	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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