Pharmacists vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Pharmacists and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Pharmacists earns £14,438 more per year (44% higher)

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmacistsProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£47,609£33,171+£14,438
Mean Annual£46,221£34,903+£11,318
Monthly£3,967£2,764+£1,203
Weekly£916£638+£278
Hourly£22.89£15.95+£6.94

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePharmacistsProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£24,843£17,094
25th£33,040£26,372
50th (Median)£47,609£33,171
75th£57,247£42,276
90th (Senior)£0£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmacists or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Pharmacists is £47,609, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £14,438 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmacists and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £14,438 per year. Pharmacists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pharmacists or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
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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