Hairdressers and Related Services vs Mechanical engineers Salary (2025)

How do Hairdressers and Related Services and Mechanical engineers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Mechanical engineers earns £34,710 more per year (227% higher)
vs

Mechanical engineers

£49,999
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and Related ServicesMechanical engineersDifference
Median Annual£15,289£49,999-£34,710
Mean Annual£17,548£53,850-£36,302
Monthly£1,274£4,167-£2,893
Weekly£294£962-£668
Hourly£7.35£24.04-£16.69

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and Related ServicesMechanical engineers
10th (Entry)£8,401£31,219
25th£10,874£40,001
50th (Median)£15,289£49,999
75th£23,951£62,548
90th (Senior)£28,548£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and Related Services or a Mechanical engineers?
A Mechanical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and Related Services is £15,289, whilst a Mechanical engineers earns £49,999 — a difference of £34,710 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and Related Services and a Mechanical engineers?
The difference is £34,710 per year. Mechanical engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and Related Services or a Mechanical engineers?
From a salary perspective, Mechanical engineers 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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