Hairdressers and barbers vs Telephonists Salary (2025)

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

Telephonists earns £9,435 more per year (62% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Telephonists

£24,645
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersTelephonistsDifference
Median Annual£15,210£24,645-£9,435
Mean Annual£17,418£25,678-£8,260
Monthly£1,268£2,054-£786
Weekly£293£474-£181
Hourly£7.31£11.85-£4.54
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Telephonists?
A Telephonists earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Telephonists earns £24,645 — a difference of £9,435 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Telephonists?
The difference is £9,435 per year. Telephonists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Telephonists?
From a salary perspective, Telephonists 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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