Average Pharmacists Salary in Aberdeen City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeen City compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, pharmacistss in the Scotland were paid a median of £52,273. The national equivalent stands at £47,508, putting this region 10.0% above. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £52,273 has an effective purchasing power closer to £56,634. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483, so pharmacistss sit 47.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £52,273 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,634 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Pharmacists salary in areas near Aberdeen City
Salary data is by ONS region. Aberdeen City is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average pharmacists salary in Aberdeen City?
The median pharmacists salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeen City) is £52,273 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does pharmacists pay in Aberdeen City compare to the UK average?
Pharmacists in the Scotland earn 10.0% above the national median of £47,508. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is pharmacists a well-paid job in Aberdeen City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483. Pharmacists in the Scotland earn £52,273, which is 47.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmacistss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Aberdeen City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.