Architects vs Hairdressers and barbers Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Hairdressers and barbers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects earns £29,790 more per year (196% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsHairdressers and barbersDifference
Median Annual£45,000£15,210+£29,790
Mean Annual£48,794£17,418+£31,376
Monthly£3,750£1,268+£2,482
Weekly£865£293+£572
Hourly£21.63£7.31+£14.32

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsHairdressers and barbers
10th (Entry)£27,755£8,678
25th£35,597£11,010
50th (Median)£45,000£15,210
75th£56,151£23,700
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Hairdressers and barbers?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Hairdressers and barbers earns £15,210 — a difference of £29,790 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Hairdressers and barbers?
The difference is £29,790 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Hairdressers and barbers?
From a salary perspective, Architects offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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