Hairdressers and barbers vs Printing Trades Salary (2025)

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

Printing Trades earns £13,693 more per year (90% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersPrinting TradesDifference
Median Annual£15,210£28,903-£13,693
Mean Annual£17,418£32,727-£15,309
Monthly£1,268£2,409-£1,141
Weekly£293£556-£263
Hourly£7.31£13.90-£6.59

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersPrinting Trades
10th (Entry)£8,678£18,957
25th£11,010£24,332
50th (Median)£15,210£28,903
75th£23,700£37,909
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Printing Trades?
A Printing Trades earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £13,693 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £13,693 per year. Printing Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Printing Trades?
From a salary perspective, Printing Trades 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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