Medical Practitioners vs Pharmacists Salary (2025)

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

Medical Practitioners earns £23,111 more per year (49% higher)

Medical Practitioners

£70,720
per year
vs

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedical PractitionersPharmacistsDifference
Median Annual£70,720£47,609+£23,111
Mean Annual£80,274£46,221+£34,053
Monthly£5,893£3,967+£1,926
Weekly£1,360£916+£444
Hourly£34.00£22.89+£11.11

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMedical PractitionersPharmacists
10th (Entry)£37,220£24,843
25th£51,611£33,040
50th (Median)£70,720£47,609
75th£98,599£57,247
90th (Senior)£136,670£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Medical Practitioners or a Pharmacists?
A Medical Practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Medical Practitioners is £70,720, whilst a Pharmacists earns £47,609 — a difference of £23,111 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Medical Practitioners and a Pharmacists?
The difference is £23,111 per year. Medical Practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Medical Practitioners or a Pharmacists?
From a salary perspective, 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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