Pharmacist Salary in Yorkshire and the Humber — 2026
Based on 17 salary data points from live job listings. There are currently 786 pharmacist jobs advertised.
Top Employers
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Hywel Dda University Health Board£51,790
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The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust£55,223
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Practice Plus Group£62,500
About Pharmacist Salaries in Yorkshire and the Humber
The average pharmacist salary in Yorkshire and the Humber is £54,799 per year as of 2026, based on analysis of 17 current job listings from Yorkshire and the Humber. Salaries range from £42,510 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 in Yorkshire and the Humber
PharmSee is currently tracking 786 active pharmacist vacancies in Yorkshire and the Humber from 11 pharmacy chains and NHS Jobs. Refreshed every 12 hours. Below: the most recently discovered listings.
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Lead Pharmacist – Cancer Services NhsJobsSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · London, SW17 0QT · £66274.00 to £73496.00 p.a.
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Specialist EPMA Pharmacist NhsJobsBristol NHS Foundation Trust · Bristol, BS10 5NB · £49387.00 to £56515.00 p.a.
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PCN Clinical Pharmacist NhsJobsBlue PCN · NORTHAMPTON, NN7 3QN · Negotiable (per hour)
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Clinical Pharmacist NhsJobsPrimary Integrated Community Services · Nottinghamshire, NG19 8BL · £49387.00 to £56515.00 p.a.
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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.
See all 786 pharmacist vacancies →
Frequently asked questions
What is the average pharmacist salary in Yorkshire and the Humber?
The median pharmacist salary in Yorkshire and the Humber is £54,799 per year as of 2026, based on 17 current job listings tracked by PharmSee. The 25th–75th percentile range is £50,275–£59,186.
How many pharmacist jobs are open in Yorkshire and the Humber right now?
PharmSee is currently tracking 786 active pharmacist vacancies in Yorkshire and the Humber 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: 17 total, 17 after filtering.