Hairdressers and barbers vs Therapy professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Therapy professionals n.e.c. earns £17,423 more per year (115% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Therapy professionals n.e.c.

£32,633
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersTherapy professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£15,210£32,633-£17,423
Mean Annual£17,418£36,046-£18,628
Monthly£1,268£2,719-£1,451
Weekly£293£628-£335
Hourly£7.31£15.69-£8.38

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersTherapy professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£8,678£19,312
25th£11,010£26,779
50th (Median)£15,210£32,633
75th£23,700£45,157
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Therapy professionals n.e.c.?
A Therapy professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Therapy professionals n.e.c. earns £32,633 — a difference of £17,423 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Therapy professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £17,423 per year. Therapy professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Therapy professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Therapy professionals n.e.c. 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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