Security system installers and repairers roles in the UK earn a median of £40,000 per year, equivalent to £17.65 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 8.7% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £31,500 in South West to £47,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £39,002/yr (3% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£40,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£17.65
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+8.7%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£33,000 – £49,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Security system installers and repairers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £47,500 |
| East | £45,500 |
| North West | £41,500 |
| South East | £41,000 |
| Scotland | £39,500 |
| East Midlands | £37,000 |
| Wales | £37,000 |
| North East | £36,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £36,500 |
| West Midlands | £35,000 |
| South West | £31,500 |
| UK | £40,000 |
Annual pay grew by +8.7% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Security system installers and repairers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Security system installers and repairers in the UK is £40,000 per year (about £17.65 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Security system installers and repairers earn between £33,000 and £49,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Security system installers and repairers pay rose by 8.7% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Security system installers and repairers is in London, at £47,500 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Security system installers and repairers fit, maintain and service alarm systems and other electronic security devices which provide access control and monitoring, intruder detection and security lighting.
Academic qualifications may not be required, though some GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification may be an advantage. NVQs/SVQs for Providing Security, Emergency and Alarm Systems are available at levels 2 and 3. Apprenticeships combining practical work experience and technical training are available at levels 2 and 3. Entrants must have normal colour vision and security clearance.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.