Pharmacists vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

How do Pharmacists and Scaffolders, stagers and riggers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Pharmacists earns £7,436 more per year (19% higher)

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmacistsScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£47,609£40,173+£7,436
Mean Annual£46,221£44,327+£1,894
Monthly£3,967£3,348+£619
Weekly£916£773+£143
Hourly£22.89£19.31+£3.58

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePharmacistsScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£24,843£24,895
25th£33,040£33,129
50th (Median)£47,609£40,173
75th£57,247£54,977
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmacists or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Pharmacists is £47,609, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £7,436 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmacists and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £7,436 per year. Pharmacists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pharmacists or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
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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