Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£18,769
per year
Hourly Rate
£9.02
per hour
Mean Salary
£18,320
per year
Salary Range
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £5,93825th: £12,440Median: £18,76975th: £24,77590th: £27,645
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £18,769 |
| Monthly | £1,564 |
| Fortnightly | £722 |
| Weekly | £361 |
| Daily | £72 |
| Hourly | £9.02 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £5,938 | £495 | Entry level |
| 25th | £12,440 | £1,037 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £18,769 | £1,564 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £24,775 | £2,065 | Experienced |
| 90th | £27,645 | £2,304 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the UK is £18,769, equating to £1,564 per month or £9.02 per hour.
Salaries range from £5,938 at entry level (10th percentile) to £27,645 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £21,707.
The Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary of £18,769 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the UK?
The median Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the United Kingdom is £18,769 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants earn per hour?
A Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants earns approximately £9.02 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants?
A Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants earns approximately £1,564 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants a well-paid job in the UK?
The Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary of £18,769 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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