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Locksmith salary in California, 2026

How much does a Locksmith make in California?

Average base salary

$29.58
25%
above national average
Average $29.58
Low $19.28
High $45.38

The average salary for a locksmith is $29.58 per hour in California. 163 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Locksmith job openings in California

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Locksmith
Locksmith Services5out of 5 stars.
Hayward, CA
$1,500 - $3,500 a week
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Locksmith in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The Plus Group
 
$125,840per year
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University of California Berke...
 
$125,445per year
City and County of San Francis...
 
$113,477per year
County of San Mateo
 
$112,611per year
City of Los Angeles
 
$105,005per year
County of Santa Clara
 
$104,156per year

Highest paying cities for Locksmiths near California

  1. San Leandro, CA
    $35.85 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $35.41 per hour
  3. San Jose, CA
    $32.86 per hour
  4. San Diego, CA
    $30.14 per hour
  5. San Francisco, CA
    $28.89 per hour

Where can a Locksmith earn more?

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