Hairdressers and barbers vs Process Operatives Salary (2025)

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

Process Operatives earns £14,486 more per year (95% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Process Operatives

£29,696
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersProcess OperativesDifference
Median Annual£15,210£29,696-£14,486
Mean Annual£17,418£30,964-£13,546
Monthly£1,268£2,475-£1,207
Weekly£293£571-£278
Hourly£7.31£14.28-£6.97

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersProcess Operatives
10th (Entry)£8,678£19,124
25th£11,010£25,156
50th (Median)£15,210£29,696
75th£23,700£36,583
90th (Senior)£0£44,343
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Process Operatives?
A Process Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Process Operatives earns £29,696 — a difference of £14,486 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Process Operatives?
The difference is £14,486 per year. Process Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Process Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Process Operatives 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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