Average Pharmacists Salary in City of Edinburgh
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How City of Edinburgh 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. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in City of Edinburgh is £38,345, so pharmacistss sit 36.3% 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 City of Edinburgh
Salary data is by ONS region. City of Edinburgh 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 City of Edinburgh?
The median pharmacists salary in the Scotland (which includes City of Edinburgh) 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 City of Edinburgh 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 City of Edinburgh compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of Edinburgh is £38,345. Pharmacists in the Scotland earn £52,273, which is 36.3% 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 City of Edinburgh. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.