Hairdressers and barbers vs Printers Salary

How do Hairdressers and barbers and Printers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Printers earns £17,825 more per year (117% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year (gross)
Take-home: £14,471
vs

Printers

£33,035
per year (gross)
Take-home: £27,305

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersPrintersDifference
Median Annual£15,210£33,035-£17,825
Mean Annual£17,418£33,500-£16,082
Take-Home (Net)£14,471£27,305-£12,834
Monthly (Gross)£1,268£2,753-£1,485
Weekly (Gross)£293£635-£342
Hourly£7.31£15.88-£8.57

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Printers?
A Printers earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Printers earns £33,035 — a difference of £17,825 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Printers?
The difference is £17,825 per year. Printers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Hairdressers and barbers takes home approximately £14,471 per year, whilst a Printers takes home £27,305. The net difference is £12,834.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Printers?
From a salary perspective, Printers 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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