Hairdressers and barbers vs Legal professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Legal professionals n.e.c. earns £17,846 more per year (117% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Legal professionals n.e.c.

£33,056
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersLegal professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£15,210£33,056-£17,846
Mean Annual£17,418£53,552-£36,134
Monthly£1,268£2,755-£1,487
Weekly£293£636-£343
Hourly£7.31£15.89-£8.58

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersLegal professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£8,678£22,657
25th£11,010£25,495
50th (Median)£15,210£33,056
75th£23,700£51,507
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
A Legal professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Legal professionals n.e.c. earns £33,056 — a difference of £17,846 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £17,846 per year. Legal professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Legal professionals n.e.c. 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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