Assemblers and Routine Operatives vs Pharmaceutical technicians Salary (2025)

How do Assemblers and Routine Operatives and Pharmaceutical technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Assemblers and Routine Operatives earns £1,247 more per year (4% higher)
vs

Pharmaceutical technicians

£29,184
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricAssemblers and Routine OperativesPharmaceutical techniciansDifference
Median Annual£30,431£29,184+£1,247
Mean Annual£31,908£29,236+£2,672
Monthly£2,536£2,432+£104
Weekly£585£561+£24
Hourly£14.63£14.03+£0.60

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAssemblers and Routine OperativesPharmaceutical technicians
10th (Entry)£19,980£17,402
25th£25,808£23,695
50th (Median)£30,431£29,184
75th£37,298£34,919
90th (Senior)£45,882£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Assemblers and Routine Operatives or a Pharmaceutical technicians?
A Assemblers and Routine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Assemblers and Routine Operatives is £30,431, whilst a Pharmaceutical technicians earns £29,184 — a difference of £1,247 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Assemblers and Routine Operatives and a Pharmaceutical technicians?
The difference is £1,247 per year. Assemblers and Routine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Assemblers and Routine Operatives or a Pharmaceutical technicians?
From a salary perspective, Assemblers and Routine Operatives offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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