Locksmiths typically charge $50–$75 per hour, or they charge per lock with a flat fee for the visit. A locksmithing job may cost as little as $50 or as much as $400 depending on the following factors. Emergencies: You'll pay extra for service at night or on weekends.

Some of the signs you need to be aware of include: Locksmith scammers will use more advertisements than a legitimate business could ever afford. The locksmith doesn't actually have a physical location. If a location is actually indicated, it's in a far-off state or it's a fake address.