Src family kinases (SFKs) belong to non-receptor protein tyrosine kinases (PTKs) and have been implicated in the regulation of numerous cellular processes, including cell proliferation, differentiation, migration and invasion, angiogenesis. The role and mechanisms of SFKs in tumorgenesis have been extensively investigated and some of SFK inhibitors are currently under clinical trials for tumor treatment. Recent studies have also demonstrated the importance of SFKs in regulating the development of various fibrosis related chronic diseases (e.g., idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, liver fibrosis, renal fibrosis, and systemic sclerosis). In this article, we summarize the roles of SFKs in various chronic kidney diseases, including glomerulonephritis, diabetic nephropathy, HIV-associated nephropathy, ADPKD and obesity associated kidney disease and discuss the mechanisms involved.