Pharmacy Technician Salary in South West — 2025
Based on 15 salary data points from live job listings. There are currently 410 pharmacy technician jobs advertised.
NHS vs Community Pharmacy Pay
🏥 NHS
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 2025, 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.
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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.