Pharmacy Assistant Salary in London — 2026
Based on 3 salary data points from live job listings. There are currently 248 pharmacy assistant jobs advertised.
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About Pharmacy Assistant Salaries in London
The average pharmacy assistant salary in London is £31,376 per year as of 2026, based on analysis of 3 current job listings from London. Salaries range from £31,376 at the lower end to £31,376 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 in London
PharmSee is currently tracking 248 active pharmacy assistant vacancies in London from 11 pharmacy chains and NHS Jobs. Refreshed every 12 hours. Below: the most recently discovered listings.
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Pharmacy Assistant Tues-Saturday Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant Whitechapel Pharmacy, London (Sorry we can not sponsor any visas)Whitechapel, London, United Kingdom, E1 1DN Competitive + Benefits F Day LewisDay Lewis
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Assistant Buyer Assistant Buyer Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of YorkshireKingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom, HU8 7QF Full-time · Permanent Posted 8 days ago Clo Day LewisDay Lewis
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Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Assistant - Reigate Join our Day Lewis Pharmacy Team 37.5 hours per week Day Lewis are seeing a full time Pharmacy Assistant - Dispenser . If succesful this role will Day LewisDay Lewis
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Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Assistant - Kingsbridge Join our Day Lewis Kingsbridge Pharmacy Team Hrs of work..... 24 hours per week (12:00-18:00 Monday-Thursday) Day Lewis are seeing a part time P Day LewisDay Lewis
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Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Assistant - Plympton Unlock your Pharmacy potential by acting now and joining the Day Lewis family as a Pharmacy Assistant! We are a fast paced, innovative Pharmacy busine Day LewisDay Lewis
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Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Assistant - Plymouth Join our Day Lewis Ebrington Pharmacy Team Hrs of work.......42 per week (Monday-Friday) Day Lewis are seeking a full time Pharmacy Assistant - Dis Day LewisDay Lewis
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Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Assistant - Colchester 4 hrs per week- Saturdays 9am-1pmColchester, Essex, United Kingdom, CO4 3HP Competitive + Benefits Full-time · Permanent Posted 5 days ago Day LewisDay Lewis
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Pharmacy Assistant / Dispenser Pharmacy Assistant / dispenser - Haslemere 18 hours per week permanent contractHaslemere, Surrey, United Kingdom, GU27 2BQ Competitive + Benefits Part-time · P Day LewisDay Lewis
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average pharmacy assistant salary in London?
The median pharmacy assistant salary in London is £31,376 per year as of 2026, based on 3 current job listings tracked by PharmSee. The 25th–75th percentile range is £31,376–£31,376.
How many pharmacy assistant jobs are open in London right now?
PharmSee is currently tracking 248 active pharmacy assistant vacancies in London 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: 4 total, 3 after filtering.