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Pharmacist Salary in United Kingdom

Pharmacists dispense medication and advise patients and providers on safe, effective use. The United Kingdom median is $198,128 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$198,128
per year
Monthly (national)
$16,466
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$198,128
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$95.25
varies by city

Pharmacist salary by city in United Kingdom

CityPer year
Sheffield, England$198,128
Liverpool, England$198,128
Cardiff, Wales$198,128
Leicester, England$198,128
Bradford, England$198,128
London, England$155,290
Edinburgh, Scotland$107,632
Bristol, England$106,159
Manchester, England$101,072
Birmingham, England$99,734
Glasgow, Scotland$95,851
Leeds, England$91,434

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a pharmacist make in United Kingdom?
The national median pharmacist salary in United Kingdom is about £148,000 per year (£12,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £68,300 to £148,000.
Which United Kingdom city pays pharmacists the most?
Sheffield, England pays the most at about £148,000 per year.
Which United Kingdom city pays pharmacists the least?
Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £68,300 per year for a pharmacist.
What is the typical salary range for a pharmacist in United Kingdom?
Across United Kingdom cities we cover, pharmacist pay commonly spans from about £48,300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £188,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Kingdom cities have pharmacist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes pharmacist pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
Is pharmacist in demand in United Kingdom?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.