Pharmacy Assistant Salary in the UK — 2025
Based on 28 salary data points from live job listings. There are currently 129 pharmacy assistant jobs advertised.
NHS vs Community Pharmacy Pay
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Pharmacy Assistant Salary by Region
The highest-paying region for pharmacy assistant roles is London at £31,376, while East of England has the lowest median at £24,701 — a gap of £6,675.
| Region | Median Salary | 25th–75th Percentile | Data Points |
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| London | £31,376 | £31,376 — £31,376 | 4 |
| South East | £25,768 | £25,442 — £26,114 | 4 |
| South West | £25,768 | £25,768 — £25,768 | 8 |
| West Midlands | £25,768 | £25,442 — £26,769 | 4 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £25,768 | £25,116 — £26,193 | 3 |
| East of England | £24,701 | £24,465 — £25,145 | 4 |
Top Employers
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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust£26,669
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust£25,768
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Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust£25,768
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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust£25,116
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Practice Plus Group£28,438
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust£24,701
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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust£24,465
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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust£25,768
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust£25,116
About Pharmacy Assistant Salaries in the UK
The average pharmacy assistant salary across the UK is £25,768 per year as of 2025, based on analysis of 28 current job listings from across England. Salaries range from £24,465 at the lower end to £29,774 for senior or specialist positions.
Factors Affecting Pharmacy Assistant Pay
Key factors influencing pharmacy assistant 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: 31 total, 28 after filtering.