Pharmacists vs Prison service officers (below principal officer) Salary (2025)

How do Pharmacists and Prison service officers (below principal officer) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Pharmacists earns £13,139 more per year (38% higher)

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmacistsPrison service officers (below principal officer)Difference
Median Annual£47,609£34,470+£13,139
Mean Annual£46,221£36,850+£9,371
Monthly£3,967£2,873+£1,094
Weekly£916£663+£253
Hourly£22.89£16.57+£6.32
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmacists or a Prison service officers (below principal officer)?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Pharmacists is £47,609, whilst a Prison service officers (below principal officer) earns £34,470 — a difference of £13,139 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmacists and a Prison service officers (below principal officer)?
The difference is £13,139 per year. Pharmacists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pharmacists or a Prison service officers (below principal officer)?
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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