Hairdressers and barbers vs Legal secretaries Salary (2025)

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

Legal secretaries earns £9,769 more per year (64% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Legal secretaries

£24,979
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersLegal secretariesDifference
Median Annual£15,210£24,979-£9,769
Mean Annual£17,418£25,031-£7,613
Monthly£1,268£2,082-£814
Weekly£293£480-£187
Hourly£7.31£12.01-£4.70

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersLegal secretaries
10th (Entry)£8,678£13,139
25th£11,010£19,380
50th (Median)£15,210£24,979
75th£23,700£28,626
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Legal secretaries?
A Legal secretaries earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Legal secretaries earns £24,979 — a difference of £9,769 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Legal secretaries?
The difference is £9,769 per year. Legal secretaries is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Legal secretaries?
From a salary perspective, Legal secretaries 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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