Locksmith Cost Calculator
How much does a locksmith cost? Get an instant estimate for lockouts, rekeying, lock replacement, key extraction, and smart lock installation — adjusted for lock grade, time of day, and your region. Built from published US locksmith pricing guides (vintage October 2026), plus a quote checker that flags bait-and-switch pricing.
Estimate your job
High-security and smart hardware cost more in both labor and parts.
Evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays carry a standard surcharge — see the math below.
Quote checker: fair or scam?
Got a price from a locksmith? Enter the total they quoted (labor + parts + trip fee) and compare it against the typical range for the job you set on the left.
Bait-and-switch red flags
- A phone quote of $15–$29 that becomes $150+ once the technician arrives.
- Cash-only demands, or the price jumps after they start working.
- Unmarked vehicle and no company name, license number, or uniform.
- They reach for the drill immediately instead of trying to pick the lock.
- They refuse to give the total price in writing before work starts.
A quote far below the normal range is the most common scam signal in this trade. Get the total in writing, ask for the license number, and walk away from on-site price jumps.
Locksmith price list: typical US ranges by service
Business-hours labor rates compiled from Angi, Fixr, HomeYou, and licensed-locksmith pricing guides (October 2026). After-hours multipliers apply on top — see below.
| Service | Typical range | Pricing model |
|---|---|---|
| Home lockout (business hours) | $75–$150 | Flat, travel usually included |
| Car lockout (business hours) | $90–$150 | Flat |
| Rekey, per lock | $30–$50 | Plus $40–$75 service call |
| Lock replacement labor, per lock | $75–$150 | Labor only — hardware extra |
| Standard deadbolt hardware | $30–$60 | Part |
| High-security deadbolt hardware | $120–$220 | Part |
| Smart lock hardware | $150–$300 | Part |
| Smart lock installation labor | $100–$150 | Labor only |
| Broken key extraction | $65–$120 | Flat, if lock is undamaged |
After-hours premium: the math
Locksmiths charge for unsocial hours because the technician is on call. Licensed-shop guides report 25–50% after-hours surcharges as standard; some markets reach ~1.7× daytime rates at night.
| When | Multiplier | $150 daytime job becomes |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday, business hours | ×1.00 | $150 |
| Evening (after ~6pm) | ×1.25 | $188 |
| Night or weekend | ×1.45 | $218 |
| Holiday | ×1.60 | $240 |
The multiplier applies to labor and the trip fee — never to hardware. A deadbolt costs the same at 2am as at 2pm.
Worked examples (from the engine)
Example 1: locked out on a Saturday night
Home lockout, night/weekend, national-average area. Base labor $75–$150 × 1.45 = $109–$218, typical $164. Travel is included in the flat lockout rate.
Example 2: rekeying after moving in
5 locks rekeyed on a weekday morning, national-average area. $40–$75 service call plus 5 × ($30–$50) per lock = $190–$325, typical $258. Same job at night would be ×1.45: $276–$472.
Both examples are frozen test vectors — the calculator above reproduces them exactly.
Locksmith cost FAQ
How much does a locksmith cost on average?
About $150 per visit in the US, with most jobs landing between $100 and $200 (Fixr). Simple work like rekeying a single lock can come in under $100, while a holiday lockout or a high-security installation can pass $300. The three levers are the service you need, the time of day, and your local market.
How much does a locksmith charge to unlock a door?
A home lockout during business hours typically runs $75 to $150. At night or on a weekend the same job is usually 45 percent more, so $109 to $218 in this tool’s model — verified against published ranges from Angi and California pricing guides.
How much does it cost to rekey a lock?
Expect $30 to $50 per lock plus a $40 to $75 service call. Rekeying 5 locks during business hours estimates $190 to $325 all-in. Rekeying is the budget move when your hardware is in good shape and you just need old keys to stop working.
Is it cheaper to rekey or replace locks?
Rekeying is almost always cheaper: it reuses your hardware and only changes the internal pins. Replacing adds the hardware cost — a standard deadbolt is $30 to $60, high-security $120 to $220, a smart lock $150 to $300 — on top of $75 to $150 of labor per lock. Replace when the lock is damaged, worn out, or you want an upgrade.
How much more does a locksmith charge at night, on weekends, or on holidays?
After-hours surcharges of 25 to 50 percent are standard at licensed shops, and some markets charge night rates up to 1.7 times daytime. This calculator uses 1.25 times for evenings, 1.45 times for nights and weekends, and 1.60 times for holidays. A $150 daytime lockout becomes about $218 on a weekend night.
How can I tell if a locksmith is scamming me?
The classic bait-and-switch: a $15 to $29 quote by phone that becomes $150 or more on site, cash-only demands, an unmarked vehicle, and a technician who reaches for the drill before trying to pick the lock. Protect yourself: get the total price in writing before work starts, ask for the company license number, and refuse any job whose price jumps after arrival. The quote checker in this tool flags prices far outside the normal range.
How much does a car lockout cost?
Typically $90 to $150 during business hours. On a weekday evening in a high-cost metro the same job estimates $129 to $216. Newer cars with tight security features can take longer and cost more.
How much does it cost to install a smart lock?
Labor of $100 to $150 plus $150 to $300 for the smart lock itself. Installed on a night or weekend at national-average rates, the total estimates $382 to $670. Basic keypad models cost less; Wi-Fi and fingerprint models cost more.
How much does broken key extraction cost?
About $65 to $120 when the lock is otherwise undamaged. On a holiday in a lower-cost area this tool estimates $94 to $173. If the cylinder is damaged during extraction, rekeying or replacement is added on top.
What is a locksmith service call fee?
A flat $40 to $75 trip charge in most markets that covers dispatch and travel — you pay it even if no work ends up being done. Some companies roll it into the job total and others list it separately. Always ask whether the quoted price includes the service call.
How much does it cost to change all the locks in a house?
Rekeying a whole home, 4 to 6 locks, typically runs $200 to $500 nationally (Angi). Replacing costs more: 2 high-security locks installed on a weekday evening in a high-cost metro estimates $614 to $1,175, hardware included.
How accurate is this locksmith cost calculator?
It is an estimate, not a quote. Base rates are compiled from Angi, Fixr, HomeYou, and licensed-locksmith pricing guides; regional and after-hours multipliers are industry-typical, not guarantees. Model vintage: October 2026. For real jobs, get 2 to 3 written quotes with labor, parts, and trip fee itemized.
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