Hairdressers and barbers vs Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary (2025)

How do Hairdressers and barbers and Metal machining setters and setter-operators salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £21,353 more per year (140% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsDifference
Median Annual£15,210£36,563-£21,353
Mean Annual£17,418£38,478-£21,060
Monthly£1,268£3,047-£1,779
Weekly£293£703-£410
Hourly£7.31£17.58-£10.27

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersMetal machining setters and setter-operators
10th (Entry)£8,678£26,038
25th£11,010£30,765
50th (Median)£15,210£36,563
75th£23,700£44,259
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
A Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £36,563 — a difference of £21,353 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
The difference is £21,353 per year. Metal machining setters and setter-operators is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
From a salary perspective, Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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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