Pharmacists vs Teaching and other educational professionals Salary (2025)

How do Pharmacists and Teaching and other educational professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Pharmacists earns £2,776 more per year (6% higher)

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmacistsTeaching and other educational professionalsDifference
Median Annual£47,609£44,833+£2,776
Mean Annual£46,221£44,838+£1,383
Monthly£3,967£3,736+£231
Weekly£916£862+£54
Hourly£22.89£21.55+£1.34

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePharmacistsTeaching and other educational professionals
10th (Entry)£24,843£18,367
25th£33,040£31,652
50th (Median)£47,609£44,833
75th£57,247£55,749
90th (Senior)£0£70,046
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmacists or a Teaching and other educational professionals?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Pharmacists is £47,609, whilst a Teaching and other educational professionals earns £44,833 — a difference of £2,776 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmacists and a Teaching and other educational professionals?
The difference is £2,776 per year. Pharmacists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pharmacists or a Teaching and other educational professionals?
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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