Pharmacists vs Physical scientists Salary (2025)

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

Physical scientists earns £1,925 more per year (4% higher)

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year
vs

Physical scientists

£49,534
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmacistsPhysical scientistsDifference
Median Annual£47,609£49,534-£1,925
Mean Annual£46,221£56,902-£10,681
Monthly£3,967£4,128-£161
Weekly£916£953-£37
Hourly£22.89£23.81-£0.92
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmacists or a Physical scientists?
A Physical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Pharmacists is £47,609, whilst a Physical scientists earns £49,534 — a difference of £1,925 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmacists and a Physical scientists?
The difference is £1,925 per year. Physical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pharmacists or a Physical scientists?
From a salary perspective, Physical scientists 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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