Locksmith | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Locksmiths install, repair and maintain locks for homes and businesses.

Typical task
Working hours
Attractive values

Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.
Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.
Open safe locks by drilling.
Install door hardware, such as locks and closers.
Insert new or repaired

Average salary
38,185 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Locksmith

38,964 GBP
32,329 GBP

Average salary for part-time Locksmith

Average salary for full-time Locksmith

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19,959 GBP
20,593 GBP

38,185 GBP
32,329 GBP
38,964 GBP

Salary over time for Locksmith

Salary for this role has increased over time

35,235 GBP
36,135 GBP
36,506 GBP
36,448 GBP
36,334 GBP
35,905 GBP
38,185 GBP
39,606 GBP
39,273 GBP

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Future outlook for Locksmiths

Very good outlook

81 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

39% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Locksmith and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

42% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
26% of people in this role have a Doctoral degree
17% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You could contact local locksmithing 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 experience of carpentry, joinery or electronics.

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
customer service skills
knowledge of public safety and security
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
analytical thinking skills
persistence and determination
the ability to work well with others
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Locksmith

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Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

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