Hairdressers and barbers vs Travel agents Salary (2025)

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

Travel agents earns £11,250 more per year (74% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Travel agents

£26,460
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersTravel agentsDifference
Median Annual£15,210£26,460-£11,250
Mean Annual£17,418£27,588-£10,170
Monthly£1,268£2,205-£937
Weekly£293£509-£216
Hourly£7.31£12.72-£5.41

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersTravel agents
10th (Entry)£8,678£14,475
25th£11,010£21,122
50th (Median)£15,210£26,460
75th£23,700£33,588
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Travel agents?
A Travel agents earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Travel agents earns £26,460 — a difference of £11,250 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Travel agents?
The difference is £11,250 per year. Travel agents is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Travel agents?
From a salary perspective, Travel agents 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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