Dispenser Salary in North West — 2026
Based on 3 salary data points from live job listings. There are currently 316 dispenser jobs advertised.
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About Dispenser Salaries in North West
The average dispenser salary in North West is £25,768 per year as of 2026, based on analysis of 3 current job listings from North West. Salaries range from £25,768 at the lower end to £25,768 for senior or specialist positions.
Factors Affecting Dispenser Pay
Key factors influencing dispenser salaries include: sector (NHS vs community), location (London premium of ~£3,000–£5,000), experience level, additional qualifications (independent prescribing, clinical diplomas), and whether the role includes management responsibilities. Locum rates are typically higher but without employment benefits.
Latest live dispenser vacancies in North West
PharmSee is currently tracking 316 active dispenser vacancies in North West from 11 pharmacy chains and NHS Jobs. Refreshed every 12 hours. Below: the most recently discovered listings.
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Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Assistant Join our Day Lewis Pharmacy Team Hours of work - 20 per week Day Lewis are seeing a full time Pharmacy Assistant - Dispenser . If succesful this role will s Day LewisDay Lewis
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Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Assistant Join our Day Lewis Pharmacy Team Day Lewis are seeing a full time Pharmacy Assistant - Dispenser . If succesful this role will support your development and f Day LewisDay Lewis
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Pharmacy Dispenser - Reading West Extra TescoTesco · Reading West
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Dispenser NhsJobsThe Roxton Practice · Immingham, DN40 1JW · Negotiable (per hour)
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Qualified Dispenser NhsJobsPartnersHealth · Nottingham, NG12 5JU · £13.20 (per hour)
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Pharmacy Dispenser NhsJobsGeneral Practice Medical Solutions Ltd · Huddersfield, HD7 4QH · Negotiable (per hour)
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Trainee Dispenser BootsBoots · Beauly, Post Office Buildings
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Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant MorrisonsMorrisons · Nantwich · Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average dispenser salary in North West?
The median dispenser salary in North West is £25,768 per year as of 2026, based on 3 current job listings tracked by PharmSee. The 25th–75th percentile range is £25,768–£25,768.
How many dispenser jobs are open in North West right now?
PharmSee is currently tracking 316 active dispenser vacancies in North West from 11 UK pharmacy chains and NHS Jobs. Listings refresh every 12 hours.
What qualifications does a UK dispenser need?
UK pharmacists must complete a GPhC-accredited MPharm degree (4 years), a Foundation Training Year, pass the GPhC registration assessment, and maintain GPhC registration with annual renewal and CPD.
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Methodology
Salary data is collected from live job listings across 11 pharmacy employers and job boards in the UK. We apply IQR-based statistical filtering (1.5× interquartile range) to remove outliers caused by data entry errors or unusual compensation structures. Hourly rates are converted to annual equivalents using a 37.5-hour week. NHS salaries include basic pay only (no unsocial hours or high-cost area supplements). Data is refreshed daily. Sample size: 3 total, 3 after filtering.