Hairdressers and barbers vs Vehicle Trades Salary (2025)

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

Vehicle Trades earns £21,697 more per year (143% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Vehicle Trades

£36,907
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersVehicle TradesDifference
Median Annual£15,210£36,907-£21,697
Mean Annual£17,418£39,359-£21,941
Monthly£1,268£3,076-£1,808
Weekly£293£710-£417
Hourly£7.31£17.74-£10.43

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersVehicle Trades
10th (Entry)£8,678£24,806
25th£11,010£30,473
50th (Median)£15,210£36,907
75th£23,700£46,341
90th (Senior)£0£56,652
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Vehicle Trades?
A Vehicle Trades earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Vehicle Trades earns £36,907 — a difference of £21,697 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Vehicle Trades?
The difference is £21,697 per year. Vehicle Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Vehicle Trades?
From a salary perspective, Vehicle 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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