Locksmith II pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000801
- Class code
- 32000801
- Pay group
- NC05
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Locksmith II is $33,902 to $59,327 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000801.
- 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 the complete range of locksmith and electronic access system tasks, from the duplication of keys to the layout of major keying systems. Work requires a complete understanding of the various locking systems available, their design, and modification. Work may require meeting with architects and department heads to discuss locking needs, establishing new keying systems, making large scale renovations or additions to existing systems, reviewing blueprints, and approving hardware or software schedules for new and renovated buildings. Work in this class requires independent diagnosis and decisions of when to repair or replace various locks and door hardware, layout master and sub-master keying systems, and selecting supplies, locks, and equipment needed for shop operation and to maintain the security of the given institution or agency.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of master keying systems. Considerable knowledge of the standard practices and methods of the locksmith trade. Demonstrated ability in making minute filings and insertions. Ability to maintain key records and security of keys, patterns, and combinations. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to maintain security and integrity of lock systems. Ability to lay out keying systems. Ability to supervise projects. Ability to supervise staff.
Minimum qualifications
High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and three years' experience in the repair or replacement of locks, including experience in the layout of major keying systems, 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 II in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $34,760 | $55,174 | $34,760 to $55,174 |
| Nevada | $57,128 | $84,021 | $57,128 to $84,021 |
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.