Pharmacy Assistant Salary in East of England — 2025
Based on 4 salary data points from live job listings. There are currently 129 pharmacy assistant jobs advertised.
NHS vs Community Pharmacy Pay
🏥 NHS
Top Employers
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust£24,701
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust£25,116
About Pharmacy Assistant Salaries in East of England
The average pharmacy assistant salary in East of England is £24,701 per year as of 2025, based on analysis of 4 current job listings from East of England. Salaries range from £24,465 at the lower end to £25,768 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: 4 total, 4 after filtering.