Hairdressers and barbers vs Medical Practitioners Salary (2025)

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

Medical Practitioners earns £55,510 more per year (365% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Medical Practitioners

£70,720
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersMedical PractitionersDifference
Median Annual£15,210£70,720-£55,510
Mean Annual£17,418£80,274-£62,856
Monthly£1,268£5,893-£4,625
Weekly£293£1,360-£1,067
Hourly£7.31£34.00-£26.69

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersMedical Practitioners
10th (Entry)£8,678£37,220
25th£11,010£51,611
50th (Median)£15,210£70,720
75th£23,700£98,599
90th (Senior)£0£136,670
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Medical Practitioners?
A Medical Practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Medical Practitioners earns £70,720 — a difference of £55,510 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Medical Practitioners?
The difference is £55,510 per year. Medical Practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Medical Practitioners?
From a salary perspective, 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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