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Average Pharmacists Salary in Birmingham

ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — West Midlands region

£48,404

+£896 (1.9% above) vs UK average

UK median: £47,508 · Hourly: £27.91

West Midlands vs all UK regions

South West£43,397West Midlands£48,404London£54,282

Mean annual: £48,637 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Birmingham compares

vs UK average for pharmacistss +£896 (1.9% above)

vs Birmingham all-jobs average +£15,030 (45.0% above)

A pharmacists working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £48,404 in 2025 — 1.9% above the national figure of £47,508. This is particularly notable in a profession seeing growing demand from both NHS and high-street pharmacy chains. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £48,404 has an effective purchasing power closer to £52,901. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, pharmacistss earn 45.0% more than the typical worker locally.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £48,404 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,901 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average pharmacists salary in Birmingham?

The median pharmacists salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £48,404 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 Birmingham compare to the UK average?

Pharmacists in the West Midlands earn 1.9% above the national median of £47,508. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is pharmacists a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Pharmacists in the West Midlands earn £48,404, which is 45.0% above the local average across all occupations.