Annual Salary
£20,000 to £30,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Locksmiths install, repair and maintain locks for homes and businesses.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; as customers demand
There will be
4.1% fewer Locksmith jobs in 2027.
As a locksmith, you will:
You could work at a client's business or at a client's home.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers and you'll travel often.
You can get into this job through:
You could contact local locksmith companies to see if they're prepared to take you on as a trainee.
You'll find it helps if you have good practical skills, and some experience of carpentry, glazing or electronics.
You do not need any specific qualifications to trade as a locksmith.
A number of training courses teach the skills and knowledge you need to work in this role.
You could take the level 3 Diploma for Commercial Locksmiths and Property Security or another course depending on your interests and experience.
You'll need to:
You could:work for a national locksmith company; specialise in domestic, commercial or vehicle security; set up your own business
You'll need: