Wages vary by employer and area of the country. The locksmith's level of experience and responsibility also affect wages.
Locksmiths who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance.
Locksmiths and safe repairers (SOC 49-9094)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $17.85 | $20.82 | $29.20 |
| Yearly | $37,115 | $43,323 | $60,727 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $18.76 | $24.89 | $39.01 |
| Yearly | $39,027 | $51,773 | $81,151 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $17.78 | $20.82 | $26.64 |
| Yearly | $36,981 | $43,323 | $55,405 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $18.05 | $20.81 | $25.42 |
| Yearly | $37,554 | $43,290 | $52,877 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $17.64 | $18.02 | $31.86 |
| Yearly | $36,679 | $37,482 | $66,264 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $17.58 | $19.37 | $28.88 |
| Yearly | $36,569 | $40,293 | $60,062 | |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area | Hourly | $18.80 | $23.59 | $40.44 |
| Yearly | $39,106 | $49,072 | $84,121 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $17.10 | $18.58 | $20.36 |
| Yearly | $35,564 | $38,635 | $42,357 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $18.24 | $18.24 | $32.25 |
| Yearly | $37,935 | $37,935 | $67,065 | |
| United States | Hourly | $18.25 | $23.26 | $29.84 |
| Yearly | $37,950 | $48,380 | $62,070 | |