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Locksmith salary in California

How much does a Locksmith make in California?

Average base salary

$30.08
26%
above national average
Average $30.08
Low $19.57
High $46.23

The average salary for a locksmith is $30.08 per hour in California. 159 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 11, 2026).

Locksmith job openings in California

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Automotive Locksmith & Electri...
Discovery Locks and More
Brentwood, CA
$30 - $45 an hour
Full-time
17 hours 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
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City and County of San Francis...
 
$113,477per year
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County of San Mateo
 
$112,611per year
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City of Los Angeles
 
$105,005per year
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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. Long Beach, CA
    $40.05 per hour
  3. San Leandro, CA
    $37.56 per hour
  4. San Jose, CA
    $32.16 per hour
  5. San Diego, CA
    $29.92 per hour

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The average salary for a Locksmith is $30.08 per hour in California. This figure is based on 159 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 11, 2026.

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Locksmith salaries in California typically range between a low of $19.57 and a high of $46.23 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, Long Beach, CA at $40.05 per hour, and San Leandro, CA at $37.56 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).