Average Pharmacists Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
In practical terms, a pharmacists in the South West earned a median of £43,397 during 2025, which works out to 8.7% below the UK-wide median of £47,508. This is particularly notable in a profession seeing growing demand from both NHS and high-street pharmacy chains. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £43,397 stretches to roughly £45,158 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, pharmacistss earn 18.4% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £43,397 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £45,158 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Pharmacists salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average pharmacists salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median pharmacists salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £43,397 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 Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Pharmacists in the South West earn 8.7% below the national median of £47,508. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is pharmacists a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Pharmacists in the South West earn £43,397, which is 18.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmacistss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.