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Italy · Salary comparison

Pharmacist vs Registered Nurse salary

In Italy, a pharmacist earns about 125% more than a registered nurse $147,128 vs $65,466 per year.

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Pays more
Healthcare
Pharmacist
$147,128/yr
Monthly
$12,318
Hourly
$71
Range
$114,052$187,616
10-yr outlook
+3%
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$65,466/yr
Monthly
$5,475
Hourly
$32
Range
$47,788$87,022
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePharmacistRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$114,052$47,788
25th$130,590$56,684
Median$147,128$65,466
75th$167,315$76,301
Senior (90th)$187,616$87,022

National Italy figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a pharmacist or registered nurse earn more in Italy?
A pharmacist earns more, at about 129.000 € per year vs 57.400 € for a registered nurse — roughly 125% (71.600 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A pharmacist typically earns 100.000 €–164.500 €, while a registered nurse earns 41.900 €–76.300 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Italy?
On a monthly basis before tax, a pharmacist averages about 10.800 € and a registered nurse about 4800 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a pharmacist earns about 100.000 € while a registered nurse earns about 41.900 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a pharmacist earns about 164.500 € while a registered nurse earns about 76.300 € per year.
Are pharmacist and registered nurse similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Healthcare category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.