Average Security system installers and repairers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The going rate for security system installers and repairerss in the West Midlands? £35,154 at the median in 2025. That compares to £37,991 nationally — a gap of 7.5% below. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £35,154 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £38,420. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so security system installers and repairerss sit 5.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £35,154 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,420 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Security system installers and repairers salary in areas near Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average security system installers and repairers salary in Birmingham?
The median security system installers and repairers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £35,154 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does security system installers and repairers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Security system installers and repairers in the West Midlands earn 7.5% below the national median of £37,991. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is security system installers and repairers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Security system installers and repairers in the West Midlands earn £35,154, which is 5.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for security system installers and repairerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.