Hairdressers and barbers vs Nursing Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Nursing Professionals earns £22,944 more per year (151% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Nursing Professionals

£38,154
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersNursing ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£15,210£38,154-£22,944
Mean Annual£17,418£37,935-£20,517
Monthly£1,268£3,180-£1,912
Weekly£293£734-£441
Hourly£7.31£18.34-£11.03

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersNursing Professionals
10th (Entry)£8,678£15,863
25th£11,010£28,469
50th (Median)£15,210£38,154
75th£23,700£47,766
90th (Senior)£0£56,631
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Nursing Professionals?
A Nursing Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Nursing Professionals earns £38,154 — a difference of £22,944 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Nursing Professionals?
The difference is £22,944 per year. Nursing Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Nursing Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Nursing Professionals 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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