Locksmith and Safe Repairer salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A locksmith and safe repairer earns a median of $51,320 a year ($24.68 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $55,470. About 15,040 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $51,320
- Gross pay
- $1,973.85
- Federal income tax
- −$153.02
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$122.38
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$28.62
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,669.83
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $51,320
- Federal
- $3,978
- FICA
- $3,926
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $43,416
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Locksmiths and Safe Repairers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 49-9094). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locksmith and safe repairer make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.68; the average is $26.67.
What is the salary range for a locksmith and safe repairer?
The bottom 10% earn under $35,530 and the top 10% earn over $79,400 a year.
How much is $51,320 after taxes?
About $43,416 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $41,630 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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