Hairdressers and barbers vs Paramedics Salary (2025)

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

Paramedics earns £33,959 more per year (223% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Paramedics

£49,169
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersParamedicsDifference
Median Annual£15,210£49,169-£33,959
Mean Annual£17,418£49,357-£31,939
Monthly£1,268£4,097-£2,829
Weekly£293£946-£653
Hourly£7.31£23.64-£16.33

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersParamedics
10th (Entry)£8,678£30,677
25th£11,010£38,770
50th (Median)£15,210£49,169
75th£23,700£59,136
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Paramedics?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Paramedics earns £49,169 — a difference of £33,959 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Paramedics?
The difference is £33,959 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Paramedics?
From a salary perspective, Paramedics 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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