Wages vary by the installer's level of experience. Wages also vary by area of the country and employer.
Security and fire alarm systems installers generally receive health insurance, paid vacation, and retirement benefits.
Security and fire alarm systems installers (SOC 49-2098)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $23.96 | $30.52 | $37.18 |
| Yearly | $49,847 | $63,489 | $77,343 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $19.84 | $21.41 | $30.34 |
| Yearly | $41,249 | $44,526 | $63,110 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $23.64 | $30.02 | $36.36 |
| Yearly | $49,161 | $62,456 | $75,622 | |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area | Hourly | $21.63 | $24.75 | $32.56 |
| Yearly | $44,992 | $51,484 | $67,730 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $24.41 | $30.82 | $38.04 |
| Yearly | $50,767 | $64,105 | $79,137 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $23.84 | $30.71 | $33.20 |
| Yearly | $49,579 | $63,864 | $69,056 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $21.86 | $22.58 | $30.35 |
| Yearly | $45,470 | $46,961 | $63,140 | |
| United States | Hourly | $19.40 | $24.10 | $30.41 |
| Yearly | $40,360 | $50,130 | $63,250 | |