Children's nurses vs Pharmacists Salary (2025)

How do Children's nurses and Pharmacists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Pharmacists earns £11,558 more per year (32% higher)

Children's nurses

£36,051
per year
vs

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChildren's nursesPharmacistsDifference
Median Annual£36,051£47,609-£11,558
Mean Annual£36,302£46,221-£9,919
Monthly£3,004£3,967-£963
Weekly£693£916-£223
Hourly£17.33£22.89-£5.56

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChildren's nursesPharmacists
10th (Entry)£18,414£24,843
25th£27,916£33,040
50th (Median)£36,051£47,609
75th£44,823£57,247
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Children's nurses or a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Children's nurses is £36,051, whilst a Pharmacists earns £47,609 — a difference of £11,558 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Children's nurses and a Pharmacists?
The difference is £11,558 per year. Pharmacists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Children's nurses or a Pharmacists?
From a salary perspective, Pharmacists 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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