Can you earn a £60k – £100K salary as a locksmith after a 3 day course?

Want to know if you can earn 60K-100K a year as a locksmith? read on for what we think on this subject of locksmith earnings.

We very much doubt there are many out there who earn this sort of money after a short beginners course in locksmithing, whilst there may be the “exception to the rule”, below we cover important questions you need to ask yourself.

Earn a 60K – 100K Salary after a 3 Day Course? 

1. Are these earnings realistic?

Ask yourself the question, is it realistic? if so then why isn’t everyone doing it?

Hours to earn 100K – To earn this amount as a locksmith after a just a 3-day course would mean you working at least 12 hours, 7 days a week, simply not possible.

Make you read our guide on how to become a locksmith which breaks down in depth everything you need to know.

2. What do they mean by earnings – is this turnover?

If earnings figure stated as £100k is turnover, then it has nothing to do with earnings!

Yes, some locksmiths can make a good living but it takes a lot of hard work, long hours, good business sense and a fair amount of good luck!

To expect these potentially high earnings immediately after undertaking a short locksmithing course is a bit foolhardy.

3. Time it takes to learn to be a locksmith

It takes a long time to learn any trade, especially becoming a locksmith, let alone establish a reputation that will help your earnings through repeat and referral business.

You should think of locksmithing as a long-term career rather than a get rich quick scheme.

If you wish to earn a good salary as a Locksmith it will take a lot of hard work to build up that reputation.

Training to become a Locksmith

Should you eventually wish to become a locksmith, training will be essential to learn the many skills required.

Here at the Master Locksmiths Association, we run a number of locksmith training courses from beginner’s courses for those looking to just get into the industry.

Trading locksmiths who wish to add more services can attend our advanced courses which range from a uPVC master class to how to open high security cylinders.

Interesting Reading

• How to become a locksmith – our expert guide
• Skills to be a successful locksmith – tips for working locksmiths