Hairdressers and barbers vs Rail transport operatives Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £37,690 more per year (248% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£15,210£52,900-£37,690
Mean Annual£17,418£56,897-£39,479
Monthly£1,268£4,408-£3,140
Weekly£293£1,017-£724
Hourly£7.31£25.43-£18.12

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£8,678£31,605
25th£11,010£43,810
50th (Median)£15,210£52,900
75th£23,700£72,066
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £37,690 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £37,690 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Rail transport operatives?
From a salary perspective, Rail transport 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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