How Much Can You Earn with Microsoldering Skills in the UK?

Microsoldering isn’t just a skill — it’s one of the most profitable specialties in the phone and electronics repair world. Because very few technicians can do it well, those who master it are in high demand and can command significantly higher rates than basic repair techs.

Here’s what that can look like in the UK:

As a Skilled Technician (Working for a Repair Shop)

Once you’ve mastered microsoldering and board-level repair, you’re not a general repairer — you’re a specialist.

Typical earnings:

• 💷 Entry level (with microsoldering skills): £25,000 – £30,000 per year

• 💷 Experienced board-level technician: £30,000 – £40,000+ per year

• 💷 Senior / highly advanced specialist: £40,000 – £50,000+ per year

  
  

Why the jump? Because shops pay more for technicians who can:

✔ Fix phones others can’t

✔ Increase success rates

✔ Charge premium prices for complex jobs

Most general phone repairers charge around £20–£40 per job.

Microsoldering repairs can easily command £70–£150+ per successful board-level fix — and customers are willing to pay it because:

✔ Data is saved

✔ Cost is less than replacement

✔ It’s a specialist service

As a Freelance Technician or Mobile Repair Expert

If you start doing board-level repairs on your own — meeting customers directly, doing on-site work, or offering collection/drop-off services — your earnings can grow even faster.

Realistic part-time freelance income:

• 💷 £500 – £1,000+ per week

Full-time:

• 💷 £1,500 – £2,500+ per week *

  
  

  (*Depends on location, demand, and marketing)

That’s because instead of earning a wage, you’re earning every pound from every repair you do.

If You Open Your Own Repair Shop in the UK

This is where microsoldering skills become truly powerful.

Most repair shops make their real profit from:

👉 High-value, complex repairs

👉 Premium services

👉 Repeat customers & device trade-ins

With microsoldering skills, you can offer:

✔ Logic board repair

✔ Water damage board recovery

✔ Broken PCB trace repair

✔ Power/charging IC replacement

These are the repairs that pay the bills.

Typical shop revenue projections:

📍 Small, local shop (1–2 techs):

• £60,000 – £120,000+ annual revenue

📍 Established shop with loyal customers:

• £150,000 – £300,000+ annual revenue

📍 Multi-technician or multi-location operation:

• £300,000 – £500,000+ annual revenue

And because microsoldering is a high-margin service, profits on these specific repairs can be 50% – 70%+ per job — far higher than basic part swaps.

🧠 Why This Works So Well in the UK Market

✔ Smartphones, tablets, & laptops are everywhere — AND expensive to replace

✔ Many customers want repairs, not replacements

✔ NHS, students, families — people want value

✔ Businesses with fleets of devices need reliable repair partners

Microsoldering isn’t just another skill — it’s a career accelerator.

🎯 Imagine This

Instead of:

❌ Doing only screen/battery swaps

❌ Competing with every high street tech

❌ Low-price pressure from big chains

You could:

✅ Charge premium prices for advanced repairs

✅ Be the go-to board-level specialist in your area

✅ Grow your income month after month

✅ Eventually scale into your own shop

That’s what separates:

📍 A general repairer

▶ From

📍 A highly paid, respected professional