See Results from our 2022 National Average Price Survey
In late 2016, Locksmith Ledger polled our subscribers to determine the average charges for specific locksmith services. The results have now been compiled and are presented here in chart format for your convenience.
We have added quite a few new categories, reflecting the growing importance of electronics to today’s locksmiths. In the new Electronic Security Labor Charge category, we calculated the average charges for installation of Electric Strikes, Exit Alarms, Electromagnetic Locks, Electrified Locks, Electrified Hinges, Keypads/Readers, Electric Power Bolts, Video Surveillance Systems and Phone Access Systems.
Because many locksmiths charge by the job rather than the hour, we also present the average charges to install the following locks and door hardware products: Cylindrical Deadbolt, Cylindrical Lever Lock, Mortise Lockset, Adams-Rite Lock, Install Door Rim Closer, Concealed Door Closer, Rim Exit Device, Vertical Rod Exit Device and Continuous Hinge.
Please keep in mind that our price survey is only an indicator of pricing trends and is not a scientific poll. Dollar amounts listed in this survey should not be used directly as the price you should be charging for various jobs. Other factors, such as your regional cost of living, typical distance traveled for a service call, and the charges of your local competitors, should be taken into consideration before setting your individual price schedule. A few locksmiths even report charging higher fees after hours or when they must drive long distances.
The National Average Price Survey contains many of the popular services a locksmith may perform. Check each listing and determine the percentage of difference between our average and your specific charge. If the percentage of difference is approximately the same for most items, then your charges are in line with the national average. If one of your charges is extremely low as compared to the survey results, then make a study of the amount of time it takes to do that particular job. You may be losing money without knowing it. Conversely, if one of your charges is extremely high when compared to the national average, you could be losing jobs to the competition because of your pricing structure.
LABOR CHARGES
Service Call/Normal Hours: 74
Service Call/After Hours: 92
Hourly Rate: 64
Auto Opening (Door): 70
Auto Opening (Trunk): 85
KEY DUPLICATION
American Single Cut: 2.71
American Double Cut: 4.23
Foreign Single Cut: 3.92
Foreign Double Cut: 5.45
Sidewinder Auto Key: 60
Transponder Key: 87
Tibbe Automotive Key: 120
Flat Steel Key: 10
Tubular Key: 9.43
Bit Key: 16
Safe Deposit Key: 13
High Security Key: 15
Best Key: 7.66
Suitcase Key: 6
Stamp Numbers Per Line: 1
FIT KEY OR REKEY CYLINDER
Key-In-Knob: 19
Rim / Mortise: 21
Set to Masterkey Sys.: 23
High Security Cylinder: 32
Shim Open/No Key (added cost): 7
Best Type IC Cylinder: 31
Safe Deposit Lock: 37
Tubular Lock: 34
AUTO LOCK WORK
Fit Domestic Standard Key: 83
Fit Dom. Transponder Key: 120
Fit Foreign Standard Key: 95
Fit Foreign Transponder Key: 197
Fit Sidewinder Key: 248
Fit Motorcycle Standard Key: 96
Program Transponder Key: 75
Rekey Foreign Ignition Lock: 72
Rekey Domestic Ignition Lock: 64
CODE WORK
American Single Cut by Code: 17.50
American Double Cut by Code: 22
Foreign Single Cut by Code: 25
Foreign Double Cut by Code: 28
Sidewinder by Code: 66
FITTING FIRST KEY
Impressioning: 37
Reading: 26
PADLOCKS
Combination by Code: 15
Pin Tumbler by Code: 18
ELECTRONIC SECURITY LABOR CHARGES
Install Electric Strike: 172
Install Exit Alarm: 136
Install Electromagnetic Lock: 285
Install Electrified Lock: 161
Install Electrified Hinge: 90
Install Keypad/Reader: 80
Install Electric PowerBolt: 65
Install Video System: 330
Install Phone Access System: 250
ACCESS CONTROL LABOR CHARGES
Hourly Locksmith Rate (Day): 72.50
Hourly Rate (Night/Weekend): 92.50
Hourly Electronic Safe Service Rate: 87
PRODUCT INSTALLATION
Cylindrical Deadbolt: 60
Cylindrical Lever Lock: 65
Mortise Lockset: 140
Adams Rite Lock: 172
Concealed Door Closer: 172
Rim Exit Device: 155
Vertical Rod Exit Device: 175
Continuous Hinge: 159
SAFE WORK
Open Fire Safe by Drilling: 223
Open Money Safe by Drilling: 375
Open In-Floor Safe by Drilling: 350
Open by Manipulation: 163
Hand Combination Change: 58
Key Combination Change: 55
Elec. Lock Combination Change: 47
Change Mech. To Electronic Lock: 112
Safe Moving Charge: 100
Safe Installation: 170
