Hairdressers and Related Services vs Pharmacists Salary (2025)

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

Pharmacists earns £32,320 more per year (211% higher)
vs

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHairdressers and Related ServicesPharmacistsDifference
Median Annual£15,289£47,609-£32,320
Mean Annual£17,548£46,221-£28,673
Monthly£1,274£3,967-£2,693
Weekly£294£916-£622
Hourly£7.35£22.89-£15.54

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHairdressers and Related ServicesPharmacists
10th (Entry)£8,401£24,843
25th£10,874£33,040
50th (Median)£15,289£47,609
75th£23,951£57,247
90th (Senior)£28,548£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Hairdressers and Related Services or a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Hairdressers and Related Services is £15,289, whilst a Pharmacists earns £47,609 — a difference of £32,320 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Hairdressers and Related Services and a Pharmacists?
The difference is £32,320 per year. Pharmacists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Hairdressers and Related Services or a Pharmacists?
From a salary perspective, Pharmacists 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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