Hairdressers and barbers vs Therapy Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Therapy Professionals earns £22,746 more per year (150% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Therapy Professionals

£37,956
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersTherapy ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£15,210£37,956-£22,746
Mean Annual£17,418£39,333-£21,915
Monthly£1,268£3,163-£1,895
Weekly£293£730-£437
Hourly£7.31£18.25-£10.94

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersTherapy Professionals
10th (Entry)£8,678£23,027
25th£11,010£29,972
50th (Median)£15,210£37,956
75th£23,700£48,392
90th (Senior)£0£56,636
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Therapy Professionals?
A Therapy Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Therapy Professionals earns £37,956 — a difference of £22,746 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Therapy Professionals?
The difference is £22,746 per year. Therapy Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Therapy Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Therapy 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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