Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for security and fire alarm systems installers is $28.75 an hour ($59,800 a year). About 2,180 people work in this job there.

$28.75Median hourly pay
$46,210–$75,780Middle half of workers, yearly
2,180People in this job in Illinois

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($60,070). Illinois ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for security and fire alarm systems installers in Illinois

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.59$38,670
25% of workers$22.22$46,210
Half of workers (median)$28.75$59,800
75% of workers$36.44$75,780
90% of workers$38.40$79,880

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Peoria$62,300160
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$61,3101,510

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for security and fire alarm systems installers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +6.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 8,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Installation TechnicianFire Alarm Systems TechFire Alarm TechnicianFire Alarm TechSecurity Systems InstallerAccess Control TechnicianAlarm AdjusterAlarm Installation TechAlarm InstallerAlarm Service TechAlarm TechnicianBurglar Alarm Installer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.