Pharmacist Salary in East of England — 2026

Based on 7 salary data points from live job listings. There are currently 880 pharmacist jobs advertised.

£53,866
£52,033 — £57,095
Median salary (25th–75th percentile range)
£53,866
Median
£54,001
Mean
£52,033
25th Percentile
£57,095
75th Percentile
£46,696
Lowest
£59,186
Highest

NHS vs Community Pharmacy Pay

🏥 NHS

£53,866
Median from 7 data points
Range: £52,033 — £57,095

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About Pharmacist Salaries in East of England

The average pharmacist salary in East of England is £53,866 per year as of 2026, based on analysis of 7 current job listings from East of England. Salaries range from £46,696 at the lower end to £59,186 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 in East of England

PharmSee is currently tracking 880 active pharmacist vacancies in East of England from 11 pharmacy chains and NHS Jobs. Refreshed every 12 hours. Below: the most recently discovered listings.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average pharmacist salary in East of England?

The median pharmacist salary in East of England is £53,866 per year as of 2026, based on 7 current job listings tracked by PharmSee. The 25th–75th percentile range is £52,033–£57,095.

How many pharmacist jobs are open in East of England right now?

PharmSee is currently tracking 880 active pharmacist vacancies in East of England 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: 7 total, 7 after filtering.