Pharmacy Technician Salary in the UK — 2026
Based on 115 salary data points from live job listings. There are currently 273 pharmacy technician jobs advertised.
NHS vs Community Pharmacy Pay
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Pharmacy Technician Salary by Region
The highest-paying region for pharmacy technician roles is London at £41,308, while North East has the lowest median at £32,640 — a gap of £8,668.
| Region | Median Salary | 25th–75th Percentile | Data Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £41,308 | £32,175 — £42,898 | 12 |
| East Midlands | £34,422 | £34,422 — £34,422 | 5 |
| East of England | £34,422 | £32,048 — £35,913 | 12 |
| North West | £34,422 | £31,313 — £42,631 | 16 |
| South East | £34,422 | £32,447 — £40,952 | 17 |
| South West | £34,422 | £32,099 — £38,527 | 15 |
| West Midlands | £34,422 | £33,086 — £34,422 | 12 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £34,422 | £34,422 — £34,422 | 17 |
| North East | £32,640 | £31,803 — £33,532 | 3 |
Top Employers
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Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust£34,822
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust£45,078
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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust£34,422
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Spectrum Community Health CIC£35,016
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Practice Plus Group£36,891
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust£34,422
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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust£39,614
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The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust£33,532
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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust£42,631
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust£34,866
About Pharmacy Technician Salaries in the UK
The average pharmacy technician salary across the UK is £34,422 per year as of 2026, based on analysis of 115 current job listings from across England. Salaries range from £27,822 at the lower end to £50,732 for senior or specialist positions.
Pharmacy Technician Demand
With over 27,000 registered pharmacy technicians in the UK and growing demand driven by expanded clinical services, including Pharmacy First and independent prescribing support, pharmacy technician roles are increasingly valued. The GPhC registers around 2,000 new technicians annually.
Factors Affecting Pharmacy Technician Pay
Key factors influencing pharmacy technician salaries include: sector (NHS vs community), location (London premium of ~£3,000–£5,000), experience level, additional qualifications (independent prescribing, clinical diplomas), and whether the role includes management responsibilities. Locum rates are typically higher but without employment benefits.
Latest live pharmacy technician vacancies
PharmSee is currently tracking 273 active pharmacy technician vacancies across the UK from 11 pharmacy chains and NHS Jobs. Refreshed every 12 hours. Below: the most recently discovered listings.
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Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician RowlandsRowlands · £16.53 ph
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Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician- GPhC Registered - HG4 1BN (Ripon) Unlock your Pharmacy potential by acting now and joining the Day Lewis family as a Pharmacy Technician! We are a fast paced, Day LewisDay Lewis
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Trainee Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician (Apprentice) NhsJobsMersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust · Prescot, L35 5DR · £25760.00 to £27476.00 p.a.
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Apprentice Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician NhsJobsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust · Exeter, EX2 5DW · £25272.00 to £27476.00 p.a.
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Pharmacy Technician NhsJobsHigh Glades Medical Centre · St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7AT · £26000.00 to £36500.00 p.a.
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Senior Pharmacy Technician – Education & Development NhsJobsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust · Guildford, GU2 7XX · £41957.00 to £50387.00 p.a.
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Senior Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Management NhsJobsHCA Healthcare UK · London, W1G 6AF · Negotiable (per hour)
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Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician RowlandsRowlands · £16.11 ph
See all 273 pharmacy technician vacancies →
Frequently asked questions
What is the average pharmacy technician salary in the UK?
The median pharmacy technician salary in the UK is £34,422 per year as of 2026, based on 115 current job listings tracked by PharmSee. The 25th–75th percentile range is £32,255–£39,614.
How many pharmacy technician jobs are open in the UK right now?
PharmSee is currently tracking 273 active pharmacy technician vacancies in the UK from 11 UK pharmacy chains and NHS Jobs. Listings refresh every 12 hours.
What qualifications does a UK pharmacy technician need?
Pharmacy technicians in the UK must complete a GPhC-accredited Level 3 qualification (such as a BTEC or NVQ) and register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to practise.
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Methodology
Salary data is collected from live job listings across 11 pharmacy employers and job boards in the UK. We apply IQR-based statistical filtering (1.5× interquartile range) to remove outliers caused by data entry errors or unusual compensation structures. Hourly rates are converted to annual equivalents using a 37.5-hour week. NHS salaries include basic pay only (no unsocial hours or high-cost area supplements). Data is refreshed daily. Sample size: 116 total, 115 after filtering.