Pharmacists vs Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants Salary

How do Pharmacists and Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Pharmacists earns £20,465 more per year (75% higher)

Pharmacists

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

Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants

£27,144
per year (gross)
Take-home: £23,063

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmacistsUndertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistantsDifference
Median Annual£47,609£27,144+£20,465
Mean Annual£46,221£26,064+£20,157
Take-Home (Net)£37,798£23,063+£14,735
Monthly (Gross)£3,967£2,262+£1,705
Weekly (Gross)£916£522+£394
Hourly£22.89£13.05+£9.84

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmacists or a Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Pharmacists is £47,609, whilst a Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants earns £27,144 — a difference of £20,465 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmacists and a Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants?
The difference is £20,465 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 Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants takes home £23,063. The net difference is £14,735.
Should I become a Pharmacists or a Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants?
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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