Caretakers vs Hairdressers and barbers Salary (2025)

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

Caretakers earns £10,577 more per year (70% higher)

Caretakers

£25,787
per year
vs

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCaretakersHairdressers and barbersDifference
Median Annual£25,787£15,210+£10,577
Mean Annual£23,627£17,418+£6,209
Monthly£2,149£1,268+£881
Weekly£496£293+£203
Hourly£12.40£7.31+£5.09

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCaretakersHairdressers and barbers
10th (Entry)£6,856£8,678
25th£14,850£11,010
50th (Median)£25,787£15,210
75th£30,541£23,700
90th (Senior)£35,503£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Caretakers or a Hairdressers and barbers?
A Caretakers earns more. The median salary for a Caretakers is £25,787, whilst a Hairdressers and barbers earns £15,210 — a difference of £10,577 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Caretakers and a Hairdressers and barbers?
The difference is £10,577 per year. Caretakers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Caretakers or a Hairdressers and barbers?
From a salary perspective, Caretakers 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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