Hairdressers and barbers vs Information Technology Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Information Technology Professionals earns £40,790 more per year (268% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersInformation Technology ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£15,210£56,000-£40,790
Mean Annual£17,418£60,847-£43,429
Monthly£1,268£4,667-£3,399
Weekly£293£1,077-£784
Hourly£7.31£26.92-£19.61

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersInformation Technology Professionals
10th (Entry)£8,678£32,273
25th£11,010£41,864
50th (Median)£15,210£56,000
75th£23,700£74,769
90th (Senior)£0£94,884
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Information Technology Professionals?
A Information Technology Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Information Technology Professionals earns £56,000 — a difference of £40,790 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Information Technology Professionals?
The difference is £40,790 per year. Information Technology Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Information Technology Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Information Technology 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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