Hairdressers and barbers vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary (2025)

How do Hairdressers and barbers and Textiles, printing and other skilled trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £12,586 more per year (83% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£15,210£27,796-£12,586
Mean Annual£17,418£27,488-£10,070
Monthly£1,268£2,316-£1,048
Weekly£293£535-£242
Hourly£7.31£13.36-£6.05

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£8,678£12,064
25th£11,010£20,001
50th (Median)£15,210£27,796
75th£23,700£34,000
90th (Senior)£0£41,144
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
A Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £12,586 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £12,586 per year. Textiles, printing and other skilled trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
From a salary perspective, Textiles, printing and other skilled 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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