How much does a pharmacist make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 820 000 kr in Norway; € 206.000 in Netherlands; $323,000 in Australia, and more.

Which country pays pharmacists the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 820 000 kr per year ($301,859).

Which country pays pharmacists the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,610,000 per year (local currency).

Is pharmacist a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +3% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Pharmacist Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+3%

projected growth

Pharmacist pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Pharmacist is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $301,859 (2 820 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $25,784 (₱1,610,000 local) — about 11.7×.

Pharmacists dispense medication and advise patients and providers on safe, effective use. Common screening skills include Pharmacology, Patient counseling, Compliance, and Attention.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +3% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Netherlands is next on the USD ranking at about $239,145. Related healthcare titles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physical Therapist, and Dental Hygienist. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Pharmacist pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Pharmacology, Patient counseling, Compliance, and Attention. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Pharmacist list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 2 820 000 kr ($301,859). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway pharmacist page before treating the rank as a plan.

Pharmacist salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$151,000	$12,600
United Kingdom	$200,444	$16,659
Canada	$183,222	$15,293
Australia	$231,399	$19,271
Germany	$219,410	$18,342
France	$192,709	$16,020
Netherlands	$239,145	$19,967
Switzerland	$136,032	$11,377
Singapore	$219,385	$18,321
India	$32,037	$2,670
Japan	$142,502	$11,875
South Korea	$176,314	$14,693
Poland	$160,343	$13,353
Brazil	$66,610	$5,560
United Arab Emirates	$135,875	$11,327
Mexico	$74,672	$6,221
Ireland	$140,469	$11,725
Spain	$154,400	$12,886
Italy	$149,756	$12,538
Sweden	$201,447	$16,784
Norway	$301,859	$25,155
Denmark	$224,914	$18,738
Belgium	$226,375	$18,923
Austria	$189,227	$15,788
Portugal	$117,251	$9,752
Finland	$177,618	$14,860
China	$114,159	$9,516
Hong Kong	$155,636	$12,974
New Zealand	$105,927	$8,817
Indonesia	$28,998	$2,416
Philippines	$25,784	$2,149
Vietnam	$28,142	$2,345
Thailand	$58,498	$4,876
Malaysia	$90,385	$7,524
Israel	$176,284	$14,685
Saudi Arabia	$98,400	$8,213
Turkey	$68,358	$5,696
Argentina	$27,500	$2,292
Colombia	$53,224	$4,435
South Africa	$52,187	$4,350

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

PharmacologyPatient counselingComplianceAttention

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a pharmacist make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 820 000 kr in Norway; € 206.000 in Netherlands; $323,000 in Australia, and more.
Which country pays pharmacists the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 820 000 kr per year ($301,859).
Which country pays pharmacists the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,610,000 per year (local currency).
Is pharmacist a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +3% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do pharmacists need?: Common skills include Pharmacology, Patient counseling, Compliance, and Attention. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other healthcare jobs are similar?: Related roles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physical Therapist, and Dental Hygienist. Compare pay on each job page.