Locksmith Earnings – Can you earn a £60k to £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.

Locksmith Earnings – Questions Answered

1. Are these locksmith earnings realistic?

Ask yourself the question, is it realistic to earn £60K to £100k after a short locksmith course? if so, then why isn’t everyone doing it?

Hours to earn £100K – To earn this amount as a locksmith after 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 will influence locksmith earnings?

How much you earn as a locksmith will be based on how much work you get, itself influenced by many factors, which include:

• Experience as a locksmith
• Locksmith Services offered – is there a shortage of a specific service in your area?
• Skills (which helps offer more services)
• Your location – are there many locksmiths in your location?
• Hours you work

3. What’s the best way to earn more as a locksmith?

The best way to earn more money as a locksmith is by offering more locksmith services.

Your skills as a locksmith and locksmith services offered are some of the biggest potential revenue streams.

Research if there are other locksmiths near you specialising in services such as opening safes, installing van locks or installing smart locks & alarm systems. If no other locksmiths offer these services, then learning these new locksmith skills is a great way to differentiate yourself and help increase your earnings.

4. What do they mean by locksmith 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.

5. 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 FAQ’s – Popular Questions
Locksmith Training Courses

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