Locksmiths Take Home $54K Salaries

by Will Compernolle The State of Illinois hired 33 locksmiths in calendar year 2008 for $1,786,125 in combined total wages. Of the 33 locksmiths, 2 were hired by the Department of Human Services, 30 were hired by the Department of Corrections, and 1 was hired by the Department of Juvenile Justice. The highest paid locksmith...

by Will Compernolle

The State of Illinois hired 33 locksmiths in calendar year 2008 for $1,786,125 in combined total wages. Of the 33 locksmiths, 2 were hired by the Department of Human Services, 30 were hired by the Department of Corrections, and 1 was hired by the Department of Juvenile Justice. The highest paid locksmith took home a $78,409 salary while the the average salary was $54,125. This contrasts with the $35,980 mean salary the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports for all locksmiths in Illinois for 2008, 50% less than government-hired locksmiths.

To find this information on our IllinoisOpenGov.org website, go to “Payroll” and search “Corrections Locksmith” and “Locksmith” in the “Position” field.