Hairdressers and barbers vs Merchandisers Salary (2025)

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

Merchandisers earns £11,005 more per year (72% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Merchandisers

£26,215
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersMerchandisersDifference
Median Annual£15,210£26,215-£11,005
Mean Annual£17,418£24,952-£7,534
Monthly£1,268£2,185-£917
Weekly£293£504-£211
Hourly£7.31£12.60-£5.29

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersMerchandisers
10th (Entry)£8,678£4,894
25th£11,010£10,415
50th (Median)£15,210£26,215
75th£23,700£34,006
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Merchandisers?
A Merchandisers earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Merchandisers earns £26,215 — a difference of £11,005 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Merchandisers?
The difference is £11,005 per year. Merchandisers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Merchandisers?
From a salary perspective, Merchandisers 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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