Pharmacist Salary by Country
Pharmacists dispense medication and advise patients and providers on safe, effective use. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+3%
projected growth
Category
Healthcare
Pharmacist salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $159,000 | $13,300 |
 United Kingdom | $198,128 | $16,466 |
 Canada | $179,313 | $14,966 |
 Australia | $224,153 | $18,668 |
 Germany | $215,559 | $18,020 |
 France | $189,327 | $15,739 |
 Netherlands | $234,948 | $19,617 |
 Switzerland | $135,922 | $11,368 |
 Singapore | $215,870 | $18,028 |
 India | $31,940 | $2,662 |
 Japan | $140,660 | $11,722 |
 South Korea | $160,717 | $13,393 |
 Poland | $157,272 | $13,097 |
 Brazil | $67,494 | $5,634 |
 United Arab Emirates | $135,875 | $11,327 |
 Mexico | $72,514 | $6,041 |
 Ireland | $138,003 | $11,519 |
 Spain | $151,690 | $12,660 |
 Italy | $147,128 | $12,318 |
 Sweden | $199,462 | $16,618 |
 Norway | $288,379 | $24,032 |
 Denmark | $221,674 | $18,468 |
 Belgium | $222,402 | $18,591 |
 Austria | $185,905 | $15,511 |
 Portugal | $115,193 | $9,580 |
 Finland | $174,500 | $14,599 |
 China | $113,422 | $9,454 |
 Hong Kong | $155,617 | $12,972 |
 New Zealand | $103,061 | $8,579 |
 Indonesia | $28,464 | $2,372 |
 Philippines | $26,157 | $2,180 |
 Vietnam | $27,948 | $2,329 |
 Thailand | $58,188 | $4,850 |
 Malaysia | $89,438 | $7,445 |
 Israel | $174,995 | $14,577 |
 Saudi Arabia | $98,400 | $8,213 |
 Turkey | $70,174 | $5,848 |
 Argentina | $27,842 | $2,320 |
 Colombia | $51,856 | $4,321 |
 South Africa | $51,429 | $4,287 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
PharmacologyPatient counselingComplianceAttention
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a pharmacist make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 731.990.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 514.380.000 in Indonesia; ₩241,290,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays pharmacists the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 731.990.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays pharmacists the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 101 000 € per year (local currency).
- Is pharmacist a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade.
- What skills do pharmacists need?
- Common skills include Pharmacology, Patient counseling, Compliance, Attention. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other healthcare jobs are similar?
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