Pharmacy Assistant Salary in South West — 2026
Based on 6 salary data points from live job listings. There are currently 232 pharmacy assistant jobs advertised.
Top Employers
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust£25,768
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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust£25,116
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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust£25,768
About Pharmacy Assistant Salaries in South West
The average pharmacy assistant salary in South West is £25,768 per year as of 2026, based on analysis of 6 current job listings from South West. Salaries range from £25,768 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.
Latest live pharmacy assistant vacancies in South West
PharmSee is currently tracking 232 active pharmacy assistant vacancies in South West from 11 pharmacy chains and NHS Jobs. Refreshed every 12 hours. Below: the most recently discovered listings.
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Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant MorrisonsMorrisons · Fleet · Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits.
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Trainee or Qualified Pharmacy Assistant WellWell Pharmacy · Well Bedworth - 14 High St, Bedworth · £12.71 - £12.71
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Trainee or Qualified Pharmacy Assistant WellWell Pharmacy · Yeadon leeds · £12.71 - £12.71
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Senior Pharmacy Assistant , Patient Services NhsJobsEpsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust · Epsom, KT18 7EG · £30630.00 to £32346.00 p.a.
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Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer NhsJobsSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · London, SW17 0QT · £31066.00 p.a.
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Pharmacy Assistant / Dispenser Day Lewis Sunninghill - Flagship… Day LewisDay Lewis
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Pharmacy Assistant / Dispenser Part-Time | Day Lewis Spencers WoodSpencers Wood.… Day LewisDay Lewis
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Pharmacy Assistant / Dispenser Day Lewis Pharmacy, Woodley, Reading | 30 Hours… Day LewisDay Lewis
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average pharmacy assistant salary in South West?
The median pharmacy assistant salary in South West is £25,768 per year as of 2026, based on 6 current job listings tracked by PharmSee. The 25th–75th percentile range is £25,768–£25,768.
How many pharmacy assistant jobs are open in South West right now?
PharmSee is currently tracking 232 active pharmacy assistant vacancies in South West 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: 8 total, 6 after filtering.