Hairdressers and barbers vs Warehouse operatives Salary (2025)

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

Warehouse operatives earns £12,425 more per year (82% higher)

Hairdressers and barbers

£15,210
per year
vs

Warehouse operatives

£27,635
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and barbersWarehouse operativesDifference
Median Annual£15,210£27,635-£12,425
Mean Annual£17,418£27,995-£10,577
Monthly£1,268£2,303-£1,035
Weekly£293£531-£238
Hourly£7.31£13.29-£5.98

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and barbersWarehouse operatives
10th (Entry)£8,678£13,984
25th£11,010£23,335
50th (Median)£15,210£27,635
75th£23,700£32,853
90th (Senior)£0£40,304
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and barbers or a Warehouse operatives?
A Warehouse operatives earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and barbers is £15,210, whilst a Warehouse operatives earns £27,635 — a difference of £12,425 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and barbers and a Warehouse operatives?
The difference is £12,425 per year. Warehouse operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and barbers or a Warehouse operatives?
From a salary perspective, Warehouse operatives 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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