Hairdressers and barbers vs Veterinarians Salary (2025)

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

Veterinarians earns £33,923 more per year (223% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Veterinarians

£49,133
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersVeterinariansDifference
Median Annual£15,210£49,133-£33,923
Mean Annual£17,418£47,818-£30,400
Monthly£1,268£4,094-£2,826
Weekly£293£945-£652
Hourly£7.31£23.62-£16.31
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Veterinarians?
A Veterinarians earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Veterinarians earns £49,133 — a difference of £33,923 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Veterinarians?
The difference is £33,923 per year. Veterinarians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Veterinarians?
From a salary perspective, Veterinarians 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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