Pharmacists roles in the UK earn a median of £43,818 per year, equivalent to £25.89 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 7.8% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £36,738 to £65,077 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£43,818
as of 2024
Median Hourly Pay
£25.89
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+7.8%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£33,998 – £55,538
25th – 75th percentile
Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Pharmacists roles. The dashed line marks the national median.
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Pharmacists dispense drugs and medicaments in hospitals and pharmacies and advise on and participate in the development and testing of new drugs, compounds and therapies. They counsel on the proper use and adverse effects of drugs and medicines.
Entrants possess a degree in pharmacy. To register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), entrants must have completed a one year period of pre-registration training and passed a registration exam. Further training is available to permit pharmacists to prescribe medicines independently.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.