The average Window Tinter salary is $47,815 as of November 29, 2021. Salary ranges vary widely depending on education, certifications, skills, years in profession.
Industry demand for window tinting has increased over the years. Experience level impacts income potential. On average, window tinters in USA earn around $18.68 per hour.
Average total cash compensation for window tinters ranges from $41,697 to $51,721.
Cons of DIY Tints
Installing window tint takes time and patience. Buying kits yourself means ensuring legality of tint in your state. When buying from a shop, you’re buying their knowledge too.
Vehicle Tinting Costs
For vehicles, carbon tint costs $50 per window, $250 for all. Ceramic tint costs $100 per window, $650 for all.
Home window tinting costs $5 to $8 per square foot. Price depends on number of windows, height, cleanliness and film quality. An in-home estimate determines best solution.
In Florida, shop owners typically charge $90 to $140 per window for tinting. Basic tint for an average car using standard film may cost $99.
Professional installation generally costs $350-$750 for quality films. DIY kits cost around $60.
The law requires that the windows on the vehicle allow at least 75 per cent of light through the front windscreen and 70 per cent of light through the front side windows.
In Florida, the legal tint limit for front seat side windows is up to 28% VLT (Visible Light Transmission), and a darker tint of 15% VLT is allowed on your backseat and rear windows.
Tint reflection for sedans: Front Side windows: Must not be more than 25% reflective. Back Side windows: Must not be more than 35% reflective.
Is tinting windows a good side hustle? If you charge about $200 per vehicle and spend about $25 in material costs, you can make a profit of $175 per vehicle. Depending on your workload, you can earn six figures a year as the owner of a profitable window tinting business.
The amount of money you can make doing window tinting will vary depending on how much business you get. However, most people find that they can make around $20-$30 per hour once they’ve gotten established and have a steady client base.
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