Hairdressers and barbers vs Teaching Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Teaching Professionals earns £28,992 more per year (191% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Teaching Professionals

£44,202
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersTeaching ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£15,210£44,202-£28,992
Mean Annual£17,418£43,555-£26,137
Monthly£1,268£3,684-£2,416
Weekly£293£850-£557
Hourly£7.31£21.25-£13.94

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersTeaching Professionals
10th (Entry)£8,678£17,606
25th£11,010£31,652
50th (Median)£15,210£44,202
75th£23,700£54,507
90th (Senior)£0£66,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Teaching Professionals?
A Teaching Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Teaching Professionals earns £44,202 — a difference of £28,992 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Teaching Professionals?
The difference is £28,992 per year. Teaching Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Teaching Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Teaching Professionals 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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