Average Pharmacists Salary in Aberdeenshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Aberdeenshire compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical pharmacists in the Scotland earned £52,273. Compared to the UK median of £47,508, that's 10.0% above. This is particularly notable in a profession seeing growing demand from both NHS and high-street pharmacy chains. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £52,273 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £56,634. The all-jobs average in Aberdeenshire is £31,551. By comparison, pharmacistss earn 65.7% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeenshire?
The median pharmacists salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeenshire) 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 Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeenshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeenshire is £31,551. Pharmacists in the Scotland earn £52,273, which is 65.7% 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 Aberdeenshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.