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Pharmacist Salary in Finland

The Finland median is $177,618 per year, with observed city pay up to Helsinki at $124,216.

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Pharmacist pay in Finland: Helsinki leads, Helsinki trails

The Finland national median for a pharmacist is 153 000 € a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 107 000 € in Helsinki to 107 000 € in Helsinki (1×).

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

A modeled national band runs about 118 600 €–195 100 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +3% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Finnish city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat 153 000 € as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Finland shows about 0.3% CPI in 2025. A pharmacist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Physical Therapist.

How to use Pharmacist pay data in Finland

Start with the national median (153 000 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Finland hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 118 600 € (10th) → 153 000 € (median) → 195 100 € (90th). Helsinki’s observed median is 107 000 €, with a local band about 75 900 €–152 000 €. If an offer is “at the Finland median” but the job is in Helsinki, you may still be under local market.

National median
$177,618
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,860
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$124,216
Helsinki, FI
Hourly (national)
$85.40
varies by city

Pharmacist salary by city in Finland

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Helsinki, FI$124,216

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a pharmacist make in Finland?
The national median is about 153 000 € per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 107 000 € to 107 000 €.
Which Finland city pays pharmacists the most?
Helsinki, FI leads observed metros at about 107 000 € per year (-30% vs national).
How many Finland cities have pharmacist salary data?
1 metros list observed pharmacist percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is pharmacist in demand in Finland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +3% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Finnish industry mix.