Chefs vs Hairdressers and Related Services Salary (2025)

How do Chefs and Hairdressers and Related Services salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chefs earns £13,629 more per year (89% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsHairdressers and Related ServicesDifference
Median Annual£28,918£15,289+£13,629
Mean Annual£27,885£17,548+£10,337
Monthly£2,410£1,274+£1,136
Weekly£556£294+£262
Hourly£13.90£7.35+£6.55

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChefsHairdressers and Related Services
10th (Entry)£11,986£8,401
25th£19,719£10,874
50th (Median)£28,918£15,289
75th£34,694£23,951
90th (Senior)£42,120£28,548
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Hairdressers and Related Services?
A Chefs earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Hairdressers and Related Services earns £15,289 — a difference of £13,629 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Hairdressers and Related Services?
The difference is £13,629 per year. Chefs is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs or a Hairdressers and Related Services?
From a salary perspective, Chefs 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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