Pharmacist Salary in the UK — 2026
Based on 125 salary data points from live job listings. There are currently 794 pharmacist jobs advertised.
Pharmacist Salary by Region
The highest-paying region for pharmacist roles is London at £59,500, while South West has the lowest median at £51,260 — a gap of £8,240.
| Region | Median Salary | 25th–75th Percentile | Data Points |
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| London | £59,500 | £50,996 — £67,652 | 27 |
| North West | £59,186 | £59,186 | 10 |
| West Midlands | £59,186 | £54,922 — £67,401 | 11 |
| South East | £57,068 | £51,260 — £59,186 | 24 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £54,799 | £50,275 — £59,186 | 17 |
| East of England | £53,866 | £52,033 — £57,095 | 7 (indicative) |
| East Midlands | £51,260 | £51,260 — £59,186 | 9 (indicative) |
| North East | £51,260 | £49,464 — £51,285 | 9 (indicative) |
| South West | £51,260 | £43,000 — £59,186 | 9 (indicative) |
Top Employers
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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)£59,186
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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust£68,293
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Primary Care Careers£52,163
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Practice Plus Group£65,066
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust£62,368
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Hywel Dda University Health Board£51,790
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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust£65,509
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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust£53,336
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust£55,223
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The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust£55,223
About Pharmacist Salaries in the UK
The average pharmacist salary across the UK is £56,109 per year as of 2026, based on analysis of 125 current job listings from across England. Salaries range from £39,500 at the lower end to £70,200 for senior or specialist positions.
Career Progression
Pharmacists in the NHS follow the Agenda for Change pay framework, typically starting at Band 6 (£37,338–£44,962) and progressing to Band 7 (£46,148–£52,809) or Band 8a+ for specialist and management roles. Community pharmacy salaries are negotiated individually and can vary significantly between chains and independents.
Factors Affecting Pharmacist Pay
Key factors influencing pharmacist 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 pharmacist vacancies
PharmSee is currently tracking 794 active pharmacist vacancies across the UK from 11 pharmacy chains and NHS Jobs. Refreshed every 12 hours. Below: the most recently discovered listings.
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Clinical Pharmacist B6-7 Progression (+£3000 RRP) NhsJobsSalisbury NHS Foundation Trust · Salisbury, SP2 8BJ · £39959.00 to £56515.00 p.a.
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Advanced Specialist Gastroenterology Clinical Pharmacist, Band 8a NhsJobsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Gloucester, GL1 3NN · £57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.
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Deputy Service Lead Pharmacist- Physical Health Services NhsJobsMidlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust · Burslem, ST6 7AG · £57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.
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Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for Acute medicine NhsJobsCambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · Cambridge, CB2 0QQ · £57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.
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Emergency Care- Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner NhsJobsWalsall Healthcare NHS Trust · Walsall, WS2 9PS · £57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.
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Specialist Pharmacist - Infectious diseases NhsJobsOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Oxford, OX3 9DU · £49387.00 to £56515.00 p.a.
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Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Neurosurgery NhsJobsLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Liverpool, L9 7AL · £66582.00 to £77368.00 p.a.
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Specialist Clinical Pharmacist NhsJobsTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust · Darlington, DL2 2TS · £49387.00 to £56515.00 p.a.
See all 794 pharmacist vacancies →
Frequently asked questions
What is the average pharmacist salary in the UK?
The median pharmacist salary in the UK is £56,109 per year as of 2026, based on 125 current job listings tracked by PharmSee. The 25th–75th percentile range is £50,945–£59,186.
How many pharmacist jobs are open in the UK right now?
PharmSee is currently tracking 794 active pharmacist vacancies in the UK from 11 UK pharmacy chains and NHS Jobs. Listings refresh every 12 hours.
What qualifications does a UK pharmacist 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: 136 total, 125 after filtering.