Locksmith I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000800
- Class code
- 32000800
- Pay group
- NC03
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Locksmith I is $31,200 to $53,812 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000800.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Work in this class involves a wide range of locksmith and electronic access system duties, including repair and installation of locks, door checks, and related hardware; and design and layout of small locking systems or minor additions or modification to existing larger locking systems. Locking systems may be mechanical or electronic. Work at this level requires working independently to complete routine work, in accordance with accepted trade practices.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Ability to install and repair locks requiring close tolerances, making precise adjustments, and precision cuts of blanks in the duplication of keys. Ability to perform minor modifications to existing systems to include transfer of locks and keys and minor recoding. Ability to lay out small keying systems or make minor alterations to existing larger systems. Ability to maintain key records and security of keys, patterns, and combinations. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems encountered in malfunctioning locks and door hardware. Demonstrated ability to use the tools of the trade. Considerable knowledge of the standard practices and methods ...
Minimum qualifications
High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and two years' experience in the repair or replacement of locks, or equivalent required.
Special requirements
Pursuant to GS 74F, all employees in this job class must be licensed as a locksmith by the NC Locksmith Licensing Board. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Locksmith I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $5,440 | $7,144 | $65,280 to $85,728 |
| Nevada | $54,810 | $80,409 | $54,810 to $80,409 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.