Pharmacy Technician Salary in South West — 2026
Based on 15 salary data points from live job listings. There are currently 263 pharmacy technician jobs advertised.
NHS vs Community Pharmacy Pay
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Top Employers
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Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust£34,422
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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust£42,631
About Pharmacy Technician Salaries in South West
The average pharmacy technician salary in South West is £34,422 per year as of 2026, based on analysis of 15 current job listings from South West. Salaries range from £29,500 at the lower end to £44,038 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 South West
PharmSee is currently tracking 263 active pharmacy technician 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 Technician Pharmacy Technician- GPhC Registered - HG1 5JP (Harrogate) Unlock your Pharmacy potential by acting now and joining the Day Lewis family as a Pharmacy Technician! We are a fast pa Day LewisDay Lewis
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Pharmacy Technician - HMP Frankland NhsJobsSpectrum Community Health CIC · Durham, DH1 5YA · £32073.00 to £39043.00 p.a.
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Pharmacy Technician NhsJobsPractice Plus Group · York, YO41 1PS · £34428.00 to £41658.00 p.a.
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Bank Pharmacy Technician Band 4/5(Royal Free Outpatient only) NhsJobsRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust · London, NW3 2QG · £13.78 (per hour)
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Apprentice Pharmacy Technician NhsJobsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust · PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DH · £15600.00 p.a.
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Pharmacy Technician NhsJobsGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust · Wigan, WN3 4NW · £32073.00 to £39043.00 p.a.
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Pharmacy Technician (Medicines Management & ACT) NhsJobsAneurin Bevan University Health Board · Cwmbran, NP44 8YN · £32557.00 to £39631.00 p.a.
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Band 5 Pharmacy Technician NhsJobsBlack Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust · Dudley, DY1 2LZ · £32073.00 to £39043.00 p.a.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average pharmacy technician salary in South West?
The median pharmacy technician salary in South West is £34,422 per year as of 2026, based on 15 current job listings tracked by PharmSee. The 25th–75th percentile range is £32,099–£38,527.
How many pharmacy technician jobs are open in South West right now?
PharmSee is currently tracking 263 active pharmacy technician vacancies in South 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: 15 total, 15 after filtering.