Locksmith salary in California

The average salary for a Locksmith is $29.91 per hour in California. This figure is based on 165 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 31, 2026.

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Locksmith salaries in California typically range between a low of $19.56 and a high of $45.75 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Locksmith in California include San Leandro, CA at $36.26 per hour, San Jose, CA at $33.83 per hour, and Orange, CA at $31.61 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Locksmith in California include The Plus Group ($125,840 per year) and University of California Berkeley ($125,445 per year).