Pharmacists vs Retail cashiers and check-out operators Salary (2025)

How do Pharmacists and Retail cashiers and check-out operators salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Pharmacists earns £33,667 more per year (241% higher)

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmacistsRetail cashiers and check-out operatorsDifference
Median Annual£47,609£13,942+£33,667
Mean Annual£46,221£14,850+£31,371
Monthly£3,967£1,162+£2,805
Weekly£916£268+£648
Hourly£22.89£6.70+£16.19

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePharmacistsRetail cashiers and check-out operators
10th (Entry)£24,843£5,714
25th£33,040£8,531
50th (Median)£47,609£13,942
75th£57,247£19,401
90th (Senior)£0£25,568
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmacists or a Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Pharmacists is £47,609, whilst a Retail cashiers and check-out operators earns £13,942 — a difference of £33,667 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmacists and a Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
The difference is £33,667 per year. Pharmacists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pharmacists or a Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
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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