Generalist medical practitioners vs Pharmacists Salary (2025)

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

Generalist medical practitioners earns £6,700 more per year (14% higher)
vs

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricGeneralist medical practitionersPharmacistsDifference
Median Annual£54,309£47,609+£6,700
Mean Annual£55,113£46,221+£8,892
Monthly£4,526£3,967+£559
Weekly£1,044£916+£128
Hourly£26.11£22.89+£3.22

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileGeneralist medical practitionersPharmacists
10th (Entry)£27,008£24,843
25th£42,542£33,040
50th (Median)£54,309£47,609
75th£68,805£57,247
90th (Senior)£78,035£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Generalist medical practitioners or a Pharmacists?
A Generalist medical practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Generalist medical practitioners is £54,309, whilst a Pharmacists earns £47,609 — a difference of £6,700 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Generalist medical practitioners and a Pharmacists?
The difference is £6,700 per year. Generalist medical practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Generalist medical practitioners or a Pharmacists?
From a salary perspective, Generalist medical practitioners 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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