Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants vs Playworkers Salary (2025)

How do Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants and Playworkers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants earns £13,452 more per year (253% higher)
vs

Playworkers

£5,317
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmacy and optical dispensing assistantsPlayworkersDifference
Median Annual£18,769£5,317+£13,452
Mean Annual£18,320£8,234+£10,086
Monthly£1,564£443+£1,121
Weekly£361£102+£259
Hourly£9.02£2.56+£6.46
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants or a Playworkers?
A Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants earns more. The median salary for a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants is £18,769, whilst a Playworkers earns £5,317 — a difference of £13,452 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants and a Playworkers?
The difference is £13,452 per year. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants or a Playworkers?
From a salary perspective, Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants 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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