Pharmacist Salary in North West — 2026
Based on 7 salary data points from live job listings. There are currently 880 pharmacist jobs advertised.
NHS vs Community Pharmacy Pay
🏥 NHS
Top Employers
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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust£50,908
About Pharmacist Salaries in North West
The average pharmacist salary in North West is £59,186 per year as of 2026, based on analysis of 7 current job listings from North West. Salaries range from £56,109 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 North West
PharmSee is currently tracking 880 active pharmacist 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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Pharmacist Phscw Variable Locations WeldricksWeldricks · Doncaster
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Relief Pharmacist WeldricksWeldricks · Doncaster
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Branch Pharmacist Bri Phar0326 Rotherham WeldricksWeldricks · Rotherham
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Pharmacist Swallownest WeldricksWeldricks · Swallownest, Rotherham
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Pharmacist Rossington Doncaster WeldricksWeldricks · Doncaster
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Conisbrough Gardens Lane Pharmacist WeldricksWeldricks · Conisbrough
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Pharmacist Hatfield WeldricksWeldricks · Hatfield, Doncaster
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Pharmacist Manager Conisbrough Church Street WeldricksWeldricks · Conisbrough
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average pharmacist salary in North West?
The median pharmacist salary in North West is £59,186 per year as of 2026, based on 7 current job listings tracked by PharmSee. The 25th–75th percentile range is £59,186–£59,186.
How many pharmacist jobs are open in North West right now?
PharmSee is currently tracking 880 active pharmacist vacancies in North West 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: 10 total, 7 after filtering.