How much does a locksmith and safe repairer make in Illinois?
$58,110a year
Median yearly pay for locksmith and safe repairers in Illinois. That is $27.94 an hour or $4,843 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.94
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,960Median: $58,110Highest 10%: $88,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| 25th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| Median | $58,110 | $27.94 | |
| 75th | $65,570 | $31.52 | |
| 90th | $88,790 | $42.69 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $58,110 |
| St. Louis, MO | $50,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locksmith and safe repairers.
| 8. Massachusetts | $59,420 |
| 9. Minnesota | $59,070 |
| 10. Alaska | $58,390 |
| 11. Illinois | $58,110 |
| 12. Washington | $58,010 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $57,360 |
| 14. New Jersey | $57,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locksmith and safe repairer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $27.94 ($58,110 a year).
Do locksmith and safe repairers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $58,110 against $51,320 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Illinois rank for locksmith and safe repairer pay?
Illinois ranks 11 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays locksmith and safe repairers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $58,110 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.