Pharmacist Salary in the UK — 2025
Based on 125 salary data points from live job listings. There are currently 1315 pharmacist jobs advertised.
NHS vs Community Pharmacy Pay
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £59,500 | £50,996 — £67,652 | 27 |
| North West | £59,186 | £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 |
| East Midlands | £51,260 | £51,260 — £59,186 | 9 |
| North East | £51,260 | £49,464 — £51,285 | 9 |
| South West | £51,260 | £43,000 — £59,186 | 9 |
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 2025, 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.
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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.