Hairdressers and barbers vs Upholsterers Salary (2025)

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

Upholsterers earns £14,501 more per year (95% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Upholsterers

£29,711
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersUpholsterersDifference
Median Annual£15,210£29,711-£14,501
Mean Annual£17,418£30,682-£13,264
Monthly£1,268£2,476-£1,208
Weekly£293£571-£278
Hourly£7.31£14.28-£6.97
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Upholsterers?
A Upholsterers earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Upholsterers earns £29,711 — a difference of £14,501 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Upholsterers?
The difference is £14,501 per year. Upholsterers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Upholsterers?
From a salary perspective, Upholsterers 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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