Chemical scientists vs Hairdressers and barbers Salary (2025)

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

Chemical scientists earns £24,624 more per year (162% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsHairdressers and barbersDifference
Median Annual£39,834£15,210+£24,624
Mean Annual£45,616£17,418+£28,198
Monthly£3,320£1,268+£2,052
Weekly£766£293+£473
Hourly£19.15£7.31+£11.84

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsHairdressers and barbers
10th (Entry)£25,928£8,678
25th£32,226£11,010
50th (Median)£39,834£15,210
75th£50,662£23,700
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Hairdressers and barbers?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Hairdressers and barbers earns £15,210 — a difference of £24,624 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Hairdressers and barbers?
The difference is £24,624 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Hairdressers and barbers?
From a salary perspective, Chemical scientists 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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