How much does a hairdresser make in the United Kingdom?
£24,280a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,023 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £1,750
- Equals
- $32,500
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $55,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $55,290 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $49,930 |
| 8. Ireland estimate | $33,430 |
| 9. United Kingdom | $32,500 |
| 10. Sweden estimate | $32,360 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $302 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Beautician£24,120
- Flight attendant£28,660
- Rail conductor£46,060
- Guide£27,290
- Cook£26,670
- Waiter£23,230
- Bartender£25,080
- Household manager£28,360
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,023 a month, £24,280 a year.
Which country pays a hairdresser the most?
United States, with a median of $37,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a hairdresser make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $37,450 a year against $32,500 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a hairdresser or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: £28,660 a year against £24,280 for a hairdresser, 1.2 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate