Pharmacists Salary
Median salary £47,508 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.
About this role
Pharmacists ensure the safe and effective use of medicines. They dispense prescriptions, provide clinical advice on medication, monitor drug interactions and support patients in managing their health through pharmaceutical care.
Key responsibilities
- Dispensing prescriptions accurately and safely
- Advising patients and healthcare professionals on medication use
- Monitoring for drug interactions and adverse effects
- Managing pharmacy operations and stock
- Providing public health services (e.g., vaccinations, health checks)
Qualifications and entry routes
Requires an MPharm degree (4 years) followed by a foundation training year. Registration with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) is mandatory.
Career outlook
Expanding clinical role in primary care. Demand is stable, with growing opportunities in prescribing, clinical pharmacology and specialist hospital roles.
Key skills
Common industries
- Community pharmacy
- Hospital pharmacy
- NHS
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Primary care
Data coverage
Median Salary
£47,508
Mean Salary
£46,146
Jobs (000s)
60k
Data Years
11 years
Salary Range (2025)
Estimated Career Progression
Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation
Entry Level
£23,171
0-2 years
Mid Level
£32,284
3-7 years
Senior
£57,338
8-15 years
Potential career growth: +147% from entry to leadership
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
Gender Pay Comparison (2025)
Gender pay gap: 23.1%
Full-time vs All Employees (2025)
All Employees
£47,508
Full-time Only
£53,772
Full-time premium: +£6,264
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