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Average Pharmacists Salary in Glasgow City

ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Scotland region

£52,273

+£4,765 (10.0% above) vs UK average

UK median: £47,508 · Hourly: £30.17

Scotland vs all UK regions

South West£43,397Scotland£52,273London£54,282

Mean annual: £51,649 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Glasgow City compares

vs UK average for pharmacistss +£4,765 (10.0% above)

vs Glasgow City all-jobs average +£17,341 (49.6% above)

If you're a pharmacists in the Scotland, the typical salary in 2025 was £52,273. That's 10.0% above what pharmacistss earn nationally (£47,508). 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. The all-jobs average in Glasgow City is £34,932. By comparison, pharmacistss earn 49.6% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average pharmacists salary in Glasgow City?

The median pharmacists salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow City compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Pharmacists in the Scotland earn £52,273, which is 49.6% above the local average across all occupations.