Pharmacy Assistant Salary in the UK — 2026
Based on 28 salary data points from live job listings. There are currently 235 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 2026, 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.
Latest live pharmacy assistant vacancies
PharmSee is currently tracking 235 active pharmacy assistant vacancies across the UK from 11 pharmacy chains and NHS Jobs. Refreshed every 12 hours. Below: the most recently discovered listings.
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Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Assistant - EX8 5NH (Exmouth) Join our Day Lewis Pharmacy Team in Exmouth. Wednesdays and Thursday's 09:00-18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch) and one in 4 Saturdays 09:00-13:00 Day LewisDay Lewis
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Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Assistant - BS48 1AS (Nailsea) Join our Day Lewis Pharmacy Team at Nailsea High Street 24 hours per week - Monday, Tuesday, Friday. Day Lewis are seeing a part time Pha Day LewisDay Lewis
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NVQ L2 Qualified Pharmacy Assistant NVQ L2 Qualfied Pharmacy Assistant NVQ L2 Qualified- certificates will be requested at InterviewLilliput. Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom, BH14 8EE £12.75 to £13 Day LewisDay Lewis · £12.75 - £13.0
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Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Assistant - HG1 5JP (Harrogate) Unlock your Pharmacy potential by acting now and joining the Day Lewis family as a Pharmacy Assistant! We are a fast paced, innovative Phar Day LewisDay Lewis
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Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Assistant - Barnard Castle (County Durham) Unlock your Pharmacy potential by acting now and joining the Day Lewis family as a Pharmacy Assistant! We are a fast paced, inno Day LewisDay Lewis
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Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Assistant - Masham, Ripon (North Yorkshire) Unlock your Pharmacy potential by acting now and joining the Day Lewis family as a Pharmacy Assistant! We are a fast paced, inn Day LewisDay Lewis
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average pharmacy assistant salary in the UK?
The median pharmacy assistant salary in the UK is £25,768 per year as of 2026, based on 28 current job listings tracked by PharmSee. The 25th–75th percentile range is £24,465–£25,768.
How many pharmacy assistant jobs are open in the UK right now?
PharmSee is currently tracking 235 active pharmacy assistant vacancies in the UK from 11 UK pharmacy chains and NHS Jobs. Listings refresh every 12 hours.
What qualifications does a UK pharmacy assistant 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: 31 total, 28 after filtering.