Hairdressers and barbers vs Pharmacists Salary (2025)

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

Pharmacists earns £32,399 more per year (213% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersPharmacistsDifference
Median Annual£15,210£47,609-£32,399
Mean Annual£17,418£46,221-£28,803
Monthly£1,268£3,967-£2,699
Weekly£293£916-£623
Hourly£7.31£22.89-£15.58

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersPharmacists
10th (Entry)£8,678£24,843
25th£11,010£33,040
50th (Median)£15,210£47,609
75th£23,700£57,247
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Pharmacists earns £47,609 — a difference of £32,399 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Pharmacists?
The difference is £32,399 per year. Pharmacists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Pharmacists?
From a salary perspective, Pharmacists 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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