Pharmacists vs Roofers, roof tilers and slaters Salary

How do Pharmacists and Roofers, roof tilers and slaters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Pharmacists earns £14,715 more per year (45% higher)

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year (gross)
Take-home: £37,798
vs

Roofers, roof tilers and slaters

£32,894
per year (gross)
Take-home: £27,203

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmacistsRoofers, roof tilers and slatersDifference
Median Annual£47,609£32,894+£14,715
Mean Annual£46,221£33,066+£13,155
Take-Home (Net)£37,798£27,203+£10,595
Monthly (Gross)£3,967£2,741+£1,226
Weekly (Gross)£916£633+£283
Hourly£22.89£15.81+£7.08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmacists or a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Pharmacists is £47,609, whilst a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters earns £32,894 — a difference of £14,715 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmacists and a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters?
The difference is £14,715 per year. Pharmacists is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Pharmacists takes home approximately £37,798 per year, whilst a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters takes home £27,203. The net difference is £10,595.
Should I become a Pharmacists or a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters?
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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