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Pharmacy Salary in North West

The North West, led by Manchester and Liverpool, is one of the UK's strongest regional economies outside London. Manchester in particular has seen significant salary growth in technology, digital media and financial services, narrowing the gap with London.

Living costs are substantially below London and the South East, with Manchester city centre offering urban living at a fraction of London prices.

Entry Salary
£30,690
Peak Salary
£72,121
Growth
+135%
Lifetime (25yr)
£1.3m

Salary Trajectory

Stage Years Exp P25 Median P75 P90
Pre-registration Pharmacist 0+ £27,720 £30,690 £32,670 £34,650
Pharmacist (Band 6) 1+ £35,038 £36,965 £42,192 £44,512
Senior Pharmacist (Band 7) 4+ £43,305 £45,687 £49,555 £52,281
Lead / Specialist Pharmacist (Band 8a) 8+ £53,217 £56,149 £59,899 £63,164
Chief Pharmacist (Band 8b+) 14+ £61,593 £72,121 £82,735 £90,138

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Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.