Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants vs Warehouse operatives Salary (2025)

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

Warehouse operatives earns £8,866 more per year (47% higher)
vs

Warehouse operatives

£27,635
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmacy and optical dispensing assistantsWarehouse operativesDifference
Median Annual£18,769£27,635-£8,866
Mean Annual£18,320£27,995-£9,675
Monthly£1,564£2,303-£739
Weekly£361£531-£170
Hourly£9.02£13.29-£4.27

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePharmacy and optical dispensing assistantsWarehouse operatives
10th (Entry)£5,938£13,984
25th£12,440£23,335
50th (Median)£18,769£27,635
75th£24,775£32,853
90th (Senior)£27,645£40,304
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants or a Warehouse operatives?
A Warehouse operatives earns more. The median salary for a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants is £18,769, whilst a Warehouse operatives earns £27,635 — a difference of £8,866 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants and a Warehouse operatives?
The difference is £8,866 per year. Warehouse operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants or a Warehouse operatives?
From a salary perspective, Warehouse operatives 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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