Salary by Role

Pharmacist Salary UK 2026

NHS pharmacist salaries range from Band 6 to Band 8. Community and industry rates compared.

2026-06-22  ·  5 min read
£48,000
Median Salary
£38k–£70k+
Typical Range
£38,000–£44,000
Entry / Newly Qualified
£55,000–£72,000
Senior / Specialist

NHS Salary by Band

BandRoleSalary
Band 6Newly Qualified£37,338–£44,962
Band 7Clinical Pharmacist£46,148–£52,809
Band 8aAdvanced Pharmacist£53,755–£60,504

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NHS pharmacists earn £37,000–£72,000 by band. Community pharmacists earn £42,000–£55,000. Industry pharmacists earn £50,000–£80,000+.

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024; NHS Agenda for Change pay scales 2025/26