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Locksmith salary in California, 2026

How much does a Locksmith make in California?

Average base salary

$30.10
26%
above national average
Average $30.10
Low $19.66
High $46.10

The average salary for a locksmith is $30.10 per hour in California. 160 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 29, 2026).

Locksmith job openings in California

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Master Locksmith
Stanford University4.2out of 5 stars.
Stanford, CA
$52.90 - $64.08 an hour
Full-time
2 days 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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City and County of San Francis...
 
$125,572per year
University of California Berke...
 
$125,445per year
County of San Mateo
 
$112,611per year
City of Los Angeles
 
$105,005per year
County of Santa Clara
 
$104,156per year

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Highest paying cities for Locksmiths near California

  1. Orange, CA
    $42.77 per hour
  2. San Leandro, CA
    $38.81 per hour
  3. San Diego, CA
    $30.65 per hour
  4. San Jose, CA
    $30.22 per hour
  5. San Francisco, CA
    $28.89 per hour

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The average salary for a Locksmith is $30.10 per hour in California. This figure is based on 160 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 29, 2026.

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Locksmith salaries in California typically range between a low of $19.66 and a high of $46.10 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Locksmith in California include Orange, CA at $42.77 per hour, San Leandro, CA at $38.81 per hour, and San Diego, CA at $30.65 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 City and County of San Francisco ($125,572 per year).