Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in Illinois
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Illinois earn a median of $58,110 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,110
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($51,320)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,960; the top 10% earn over $88,790. Nationally the range is $35,530 to $79,400.
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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay in Illinois
How much do locksmiths and safe repairers make in Illinois?
The median is $58,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,960 and the top 10% earn over $88,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for locksmiths and safe repairers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 48 (+13% vs. the national median of $51,320). Living costs are not included.