Pharmacy Technician Salary in North West — 2026
Based on 16 salary data points from live job listings. There are currently 279 pharmacy technician jobs advertised.
Top Employers
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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust£31,623
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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust£31,623
About Pharmacy Technician Salaries in North West
The average pharmacy technician salary in North West is £34,422 per year as of 2026, based on analysis of 16 current job listings from North West. Salaries range from £28,824 at the lower end to £43,272 for senior or specialist positions.
Pharmacy Technician Demand
With over 27,000 registered pharmacy technicians in the UK and growing demand driven by expanded clinical services, including Pharmacy First and independent prescribing support, pharmacy technician roles are increasingly valued. The GPhC registers around 2,000 new technicians annually.
Factors Affecting Pharmacy Technician Pay
Key factors influencing pharmacy technician 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 technician vacancies in North West
PharmSee is currently tracking 279 active pharmacy technician vacancies in North West from 11 pharmacy chains and NHS Jobs. Refreshed every 12 hours. Below: the most recently discovered listings.
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Digital Transformation Pharmacy Technician NhsJobsMidlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust · Stafford, ST16 3SR · £32073.00 to £39043.00 p.a.
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Pharmacy Technician NhsJobsPractice Plus Group - Health in Justice · Lewes, BN7 1EA · £29838.00 to £34658.00 p.a.
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Pharmacy Technician NhsJobsBotesdale Health Centre · Diss, IP22 1DW · Negotiable (per hour)
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Lead Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Mechanisms NhsJobsLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Liverpool, L7 8XP · £49387.00 to £56515.00 p.a.
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Outpatient Pharmacy Technician/Checking Technician NhsJobsTorbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust · Torquay, TQ2 7AA · £28392.00 to £39043.00 p.a.
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Senior Medicine Management Pharmacy Technician - Women's Health NhsJobsBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Luton, LU4 0DZ · £32073.00 to £39043.00 p.a.
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Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Kilburn Accuracy Checking Pharmacy… Day LewisDay Lewis
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Band 6 Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Education & Training NhsJobsUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust · Birmingham, B9 5SS · £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average pharmacy technician salary in North West?
The median pharmacy technician salary in North West is £34,422 per year as of 2026, based on 16 current job listings tracked by PharmSee. The 25th–75th percentile range is £31,313–£42,631.
How many pharmacy technician jobs are open in North West right now?
PharmSee is currently tracking 279 active pharmacy technician vacancies in North West from 11 UK pharmacy chains and NHS Jobs. Listings refresh every 12 hours.
What qualifications does a UK pharmacy technician need?
Pharmacy technicians in the UK must complete a GPhC-accredited Level 3 qualification (such as a BTEC or NVQ) and register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to practise.
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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: 16 total, 16 after filtering.