Hairdressers and barbers vs Health professionals Salary (2025)

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

Health professionals earns £26,508 more per year (174% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Health professionals

£41,718
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersHealth professionalsDifference
Median Annual£15,210£41,718-£26,508
Mean Annual£17,418£46,419-£29,001
Monthly£1,268£3,477-£2,209
Weekly£293£802-£509
Hourly£7.31£20.06-£12.75

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersHealth professionals
10th (Entry)£8,678£19,390
25th£11,010£30,927
50th (Median)£15,210£41,718
75th£23,700£54,236
90th (Senior)£0£73,068
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Health professionals?
A Health professionals earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Health professionals earns £41,718 — a difference of £26,508 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Health professionals?
The difference is £26,508 per year. Health professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Health professionals?
From a salary perspective, Health professionals 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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