Librarians vs Pharmacists Salary (2025)

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

Pharmacists earns £17,157 more per year (56% higher)

Librarians

£30,452
per year
vs

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLibrariansPharmacistsDifference
Median Annual£30,452£47,609-£17,157
Mean Annual£34,016£46,221-£12,205
Monthly£2,538£3,967-£1,429
Weekly£586£916-£330
Hourly£14.64£22.89-£8.25
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Librarians or a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Librarians is £30,452, whilst a Pharmacists earns £47,609 — a difference of £17,157 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Librarians and a Pharmacists?
The difference is £17,157 per year. Pharmacists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Librarians 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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