Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,560 or more. The middle half of security and fire alarm systems installers in Winston-Salem earn between $38,010 and $60,320.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $49KMedian
- $60K75th
- $71K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,560 | $4,297 | $24.79 |
| Median | $49,180 | $4,098 | $23.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,010 | $3,168 | $18.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,320 | $5,027 | $29.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Security and fire alarm systems installers in Winston-Salem earn 7% less than the North Carolina average ($55,280) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($60,960). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $60,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $51,560 | $49,180 | $35,880 | $70,560 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $55,280 | $54,120 | $37,180 | $75,220 | 2,880 |
| United States | $60,960 | $60,070 | $38,800 | $81,150 | 86,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $51,560, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $42,060 a year, or $3,505 a month and $1,618 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for security and fire alarm systems installers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $51,560 buys what about $56,017 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 6th of 10 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($59,390).
- Charlotte$59,390
- Raleigh$57,310
- Greensboro$55,390
- Durham$52,770
- Asheville$51,630
- Winston-Salem$51,560
- Hickory$51,270
- Greenville$51,010
- Wilmington$49,270
- Fayetteville$48,570
All Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for security and fire alarm systems installers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($86,380).
- San Jose, CA$86,380
- San Francisco, CA$81,630
- Worcester, MA$79,520
- Boston, MA$79,070
- Santa Cruz, CA$76,760
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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers salary in Winston-Salem: questions
How much do security and fire alarm systems installers make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$24.79 an hour on average, and $23.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level security and fire alarm systems installers salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the security and fire alarm systems installers take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $42,060 a year ($3,505 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,560.
Do security and fire alarm systems installers earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($60,960).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-2098; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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