Locksmith | Average UK Salary & Outlook

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

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  • 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
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Locksmiths typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.

As a Locksmith you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
38,185 GBP *
per year
16,000 GBP
30,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Salary statistics

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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Part-time Full-time
  • 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

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Very good outlook
81 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
39% chance of automation in the future

Locksmith - Your future job?


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

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Things to highlight for your Locksmith interview

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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