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You might have seen reports of locksmiths earning anything from £60,000 per year to £100,000 per year. The earning potential of a locksmith is one of the major talking points within the industry at this moment in time.
At MPL Locksmith Training, we pride ourselves on providing our students with accurate information about their future earning potential. To help you better understand what kind of money you could realistically make as a locksmith, especially if you undertake a short course – like our 3-day or 5-day locksmith training program – read on …
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1. Can I Really Earn £60K - Plus as a Locksmith?
While many locksmiths in the UK do extremely well for themselves, it would be a shock to see a locksmith reach these earning levels so quickly.
After a basic 3/5-day training course, you will not have the skills needed to command such annual figures. There will always be exceptions and unique circumstances, but most locksmiths who earn this kind of money tend to work in advanced fields.
For example, you would need to fit an incredible amount of basic locks or repair a lot of locks to get close to this kind of earning power. That being said, expert locksmiths who work with high-security electronic locks or high-value auto locks could eventually reach this kind of £60,000+ figure.
With that out of the way, let us look at some vital details about the earning potential for locksmiths in the UK. If you are considering taking one of our training courses, this should be very helpful for you!
2. What are the Key Factors that Determine a Locksmiths Earning?
How much you can potentially earn as a locksmith will be based mostly on how much work you get, which itself is influenced by many factors, including the following:
- How much experience you have.
- The range of locksmith services you offer.
- Skill level (which allows you to offer more services).
- Your location – are there many locksmiths in your area?
- Hours you work - the more you work, the more you can earn.
3. What is a Realistic Salary for a Newly Trained Locksmith?
Let us use the above figure as a rough starting point. If you were looking to pull in these kinds of £60-100K salaries, you would need to work tens of hours per week. Our estimates suggest you would need to work around 80+ hours per week to bring in that kind of income if your skills top out at what we teach during a 3-to-5-day training course for locksmiths.
Generally, trainee locksmiths start at something in the region of £18,000 per year; locksmiths who develop their skills generally find their earning potential sits at around £30,000 – £35,000 per year. With new skills developed and high demand for your services, though, you could soon exceed that figure.
To reach the level of £60,000 per year, it is not impossible, however, you would need to work incredibly long hours and have significant luck from a business perspective.
If you undertake a short locksmith training course, we highly recommend that you set your earning targets towards the more modest figures we have listed above.
4. What’s the Best Way to Earn More as a Locksmith?
According to our team of master locksmiths at MPL Training, the best way to increase your income as a locksmith is the following:
The best way to earn more money as a locksmith is by offering more locksmith services. Your skills as a locksmith and the 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 and 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.
- Invest in more training
Continually improving your skills is one of the best ways to increase your earnings. One of the best ways to do this is by investing in more high-quality training in areas such as:
- Auto locksmithing
- Smart lock technology
- Commercial access control
- uPVC door and lock repairs
- Advance lock picking
- Alam and CCTV installation
Specialised skills not only differentiate you from competitors but they will also enable you to charge premium rates.
- Offer emergency services
Emergency callouts are one the most profitable locksmith services. While they do require that you make yourself available often during unsociable hours, the higher charges associated with after hours call outs can boost your income significantly. Being well prepared with the right tools for the job and a reliable vehicle will ensure you can respond quickly to emergency jobs.
- Diversify your services
Adding additional services can help you attract a broader customer base. For example, consider offering home and business security surveys, door repairs or safe installation. These additional services can not only lead to higher potential earnings, but also position you as an ‘all in one security expert’.
- Strong customer satisfaction
Providing excellent customer service is the key to retaining customers and generating new business via referrals. Being punctual, polite, and professional goes a long way to building trust and loyalty with customers. Repeat custom and word of mouth recommendations are one of the best ways to provide a good stream of continued income over time.
5. How Long Does it Take to Become an Experienced Locksmith?
There is no set timeline for becoming a trained and confident locksmith. Generally, we would say it takes three to five years of regular work with the profession to develop the variety and depth of skills you need to make this work. Establishing yourself in the business takes time, especially if you have lots of competition locally and beyond.
Think of locksmithing as a career path that you develop over the years, the same as becoming a plasterer, electrician, bricklayer, or any other trade. This is not an industry where you enter and become rich overnight. Developing the skills, confidence, and reputation you need to earn these kinds of sums takes considerable time. Be prepared for a long journey, but a worthwhile one when handled correctly.
6. Learning the Skills to Succeed as a Locksmith
At MPL Locksmith Training, we offer every assistance you need to start training to become a successful locksmith in the near future. We run courses that cover everyone from the total beginners to the trade to those who might already trade as a locksmith but need a helping hand developing their skills.
As you develop your abilities, you can retrain with us by taking on more advanced lessons. Once you have the basics and key skills like boarding up and down, you could move into areas like uPVC repair, commercial locksmithing, and even auto locksmithing.
Please remember that locksmithing is not something you master overnight. While our courses might last days, it still takes significant time and no shortage of practical application to learn the skills you need.
At MPL Locksmith & Security Training we offer a variety of training courses that will help you develop your skills so you can gradually increase your earning potential and make the best living you can as a locksmith.
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With over two decades of experience in the locksmithing industry, at MPL we make it our mission to offer the highest-quality courses from our fully-equipped training centre, designed to cater for all levels of experience. Furthermore, we are industry specialists when it comes to uPVC lock and door repairs.
Whether you’re a complete beginner searching for a new trade, or you just want to familiarise yourself with the latest locksmith technology, we have the ideal training course for you.
Our courses are a great way to start working for yourself or for an established locksmith – the choice is yours!
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At MPL Training, we take pride in delivering industry-leading locksmith courses to a wide range of sectors across the UK. For over two decades, we have supported sectors that include the NHS, police forces, housing associations, councils, property companies, and banks.
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Dave
Connect Housing
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Nicky England and MPL for the fantastic service they provided for locksmith training. At each step of the process they were courteous and very well organised. I sent 5 of my technicians on the 3 day course and it has proven to be not only an enhancement of my teams skills but also a huge saving by being able to gain entry to our housing stock non destructively.
I would recommend MPL to any other customer and give their service delivery and training methods 10/10.
Bill
Ashton Pioneer Homes
I sent two of my operatives to MPL for locksmith training. The training was excellent and they have been able to put this in to good use. It has shortened the time taken for evictions and helped us portray a more professional image in front of bailiffs and other staff.
I would highly recommend them for training and for purchasing the right tools.
Dave
Dortech Maintenance
Dortech Maintenance are delighted to be working with the team at MPL Locksmiths in the up-skilling and development of our site engineers.
We look forward to continuing to develop this partnership and would highly recommend their training courses to others.
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With a keen eye for growth opportunities and a passion for professional skills development, Elizabeth plays a pivotal role in expanding our training programs, forging strategic partnerships, and ensuring aspiring locksmiths receive the very best training experience with MPL. Dedicated to empowering our students with the skills they need to enjoy a successful locksmithing career, Elizabeth is committed to driving excellence across the business.
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