Counsellors vs Hairdressers and Related Services Salary (2025)

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

Counsellors earns £13,113 more per year (86% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsHairdressers and Related ServicesDifference
Median Annual£28,402£15,289+£13,113
Mean Annual£28,062£17,548+£10,514
Monthly£2,367£1,274+£1,093
Weekly£546£294+£252
Hourly£13.65£7.35+£6.30

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsHairdressers and Related Services
10th (Entry)£12,873£8,401
25th£19,249£10,874
50th (Median)£28,402£15,289
75th£34,590£23,951
90th (Senior)£0£28,548
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Hairdressers and Related Services?
A Counsellors earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Hairdressers and Related Services earns £15,289 — a difference of £13,113 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Hairdressers and Related Services?
The difference is £13,113 per year. Counsellors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors or a Hairdressers and Related Services?
From a salary perspective, Counsellors 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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