Your earning potential as a Travel Counsellor

How much can you earn as a Travel Counsellor?

A question we’re often asked by new or prospective franchisees is, “How much will I earn as a Travel Counsellor?” While everyone’s results will be unique, your earnings truly depend on the time you invest in building and nurturing your travel business. The great news? Your earning potential is completely uncapped, offering you the freedom to achieve the income you want.

What could your travel business achieve

There are no absolute guarantees with any business, but we find that Travel Counsellors joining with experience in travel sales typically earn around £22K–£26K in their first year, often meeting or exceeding the travel industry average. Academy Travel Counsellors, who may not have previous sales experience, usually achieve around £20K in their initial year.

Once you’re established and have built a loyal customer base, your earning potential really takes off. The top 30% of Travel Counsellors earn over £50K per year, and the highest-earning 8% achieve an impressive average of £168,300 annually.

Many Academy Travel Counsellors, who started with no background in travel sales, have even seen their gross commission increase by nearly 480% in their fourth year compared to their first.

Maximising your earnings as a Travel Counsellor

Did you know that 66% of Travel Counsellors earn more than the average UK travel agent? Here’s how we help you elevate your franchise, grow your business, and boost your income:

Benefit from dedicated relationship managers

Our expert relationship management team provides ongoing coaching and support designed to help you grow your business. Whether you’re looking for new ways to connect with customers in your local area or want to collaborate with other franchisees, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Collaborate and earn more with other Travel Counsellors

Our collaborative approach enables you to work with fellow franchisees, manage more enquiries, and increase earnings by agreeing on commission splits. These partnerships also count towards your ‘Gold’ target, our prestigious accolade for top performers. The closer you are to Gold, the higher your earning potential.

Our ‘TC Teams’ model is ideal for new starters who want to build confidence while earning commission from day one. Plus, once you’ve established yourself, you can create your own team to help scale your business and focus on bringing in new clients.

Join our ongoing training sessions

We offer regular training on marketing, products, and global destinations, designed to help you expand your knowledge and grow your customer base. These sessions ensure you deliver an unrivalled, personal service that keeps clients coming back and referring their friends.

Come to our events

From our flagship annual conference to our ‘TC Together’ roadshows, our events are packed with workshops and seminars to help you get the very best out of your business. We guarantee you’ll come away with a list of actions that will positively impact your bookings – and ultimately, your earnings.

Start building your future as a Travel Counsellor

Have the figures we’ve discussed got you thinking about your future? If you’re feeling undervalued and underpaid in your current travel sales role, or simply want the freedom to be in control of your financial destiny, speak to our friendly team about how Travel Counsellors could help you take your earnings in your own hands. With a can-do mindset and the support of our inclusive community, anything is possible. Stop dreaming and start achieving with Travel Counsellors!