Pharmacist Salary in United Kingdom

£68,000Regional estimate

The median Pharmacist salary in the UK is £68,000 per year. Most Pharmacists earn between £50,000 and £92,000 annually, with the top 10% earning over £121,000.

Pay percentiles

Regional estimate
25th percentile
£50,000
Median (p50)
£68,000
75th percentile
£92,000
Top 10% (p90)
£121,000

Gross annual, local currency.

Salary by seniority

Estimated
Junior£41,000-40%
Mid-level£60,000-12%
Senior£85,000+25%
Lead / Exec£119,000+75%

Total compensation

Base80%
Bonus8%
Equity4%
Benefits8%

Benefits are worth about £8,000 a year on top of cash pay.

Where this pay goes furthest

The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.

How we calculate this

These figures represent a regional estimate for gross annual salaries for Pharmacists in the United Kingdom. They are based on data collected from various sources and should be considered a guide, not an official statistic.

Frequently asked questions

Is a £68,000 salary good for a Pharmacist in the UK?

A median salary of £68,000 is a strong earning potential for a Pharmacist in the UK. It sits above the 25th percentile of £50,000 and indicates a solid earning level within the profession.

What is the difference between a junior and senior Pharmacist salary?

The median salary for a junior Pharmacist is £41,000, while a senior Pharmacist median salary rises to £85,000. This reflects the significant increase in earnings with experience.

What is the total compensation for a Pharmacist?

The total compensation for a Pharmacist includes their gross annual salary plus benefits. The estimated value of benefits per year is £8,000, adding to the overall financial package.

How are these Pharmacist salary figures calculated?

These figures are derived from a dataset representing Pharmacist salaries across the UK. They include various percentiles like the median (£68,000), 25th percentile (£50,000), and 75th percentile (£92,000) to show the salary distribution.

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