Counsellors vs Pharmacists Salary (2025)

How do Counsellors and Pharmacists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Pharmacists earns £19,207 more per year (68% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsPharmacistsDifference
Median Annual£28,402£47,609-£19,207
Mean Annual£28,062£46,221-£18,159
Monthly£2,367£3,967-£1,600
Weekly£546£916-£370
Hourly£13.65£22.89-£9.24

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsPharmacists
10th (Entry)£12,873£24,843
25th£19,249£33,040
50th (Median)£28,402£47,609
75th£34,590£57,247
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Pharmacists earns £47,609 — a difference of £19,207 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Pharmacists?
The difference is £19,207 per year. Pharmacists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors 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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