Generalist medical practitioners vs Hairdressers and barbers Salary (2025)

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

Generalist medical practitioners earns £39,099 more per year (257% higher)
vs

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricGeneralist medical practitionersHairdressers and barbersDifference
Median Annual£54,309£15,210+£39,099
Mean Annual£55,113£17,418+£37,695
Monthly£4,526£1,268+£3,258
Weekly£1,044£293+£751
Hourly£26.11£7.31+£18.80

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileGeneralist medical practitionersHairdressers and barbers
10th (Entry)£27,008£8,678
25th£42,542£11,010
50th (Median)£54,309£15,210
75th£68,805£23,700
90th (Senior)£78,035£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Generalist medical practitioners or a Hairdressers and barbers?
A Generalist medical practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Generalist medical practitioners is £54,309, whilst a Hairdressers and barbers earns £15,210 — a difference of £39,099 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Generalist medical practitioners and a Hairdressers and barbers?
The difference is £39,099 per year. Generalist medical practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Generalist medical practitioners or a Hairdressers and barbers?
From a salary perspective, Generalist medical practitioners 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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