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Hairdressers and barbers salary in United Kingdom

The median hairdressers and barbers salary is £24,279 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
Median (p50)
£24,279
Top (p90)
Sample size
15,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)
p25£19,408
Median£24,279
p75£27,762
Top (p90)
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Hairdressers and barbers salary by region

South East£28,451
East Midlands£23,400

Pay trend

Up 24.8% from 2023 to 2025.

£19,4602023
£21,7892024
£24,2792025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Hairdressers and barbers salary FAQs

What is the average Hairdressers and barbers salary in United Kingdom?

The median Hairdressers and barbers salary in United Kingdom is £24,279 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of hairdressers and barberss earn more than this and half earn less.

Do Hairdressers and barbers salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - South East is among the highest at £28,451, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Hairdressers and barbers salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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