The median annual wage for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $63,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,890.
Pay spans roughly $35,160 at the 10th percentile to $99,620 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.75 per hour. An estimated 1,590 people work as security and fire alarm systems installers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $63,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.75 |
| 10th percentile | $35,160 |
| 90th percentile | $99,620 |
| Employment | 1,590 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.