Average Pharmacists Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
In practical terms, a pharmacists in the London earned a median of £54,282 during 2025, which works out to 14.3% above 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. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £54,282 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £46,634. The all-jobs average in City of London is £67,064. By comparison, pharmacistss earn 19.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £54,282 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,634 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London 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 London?
The median pharmacists salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £54,282 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 London compare to the UK average?
Pharmacists in the London earn 14.3% above the national median of £47,508. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is pharmacists a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Pharmacists in the London earn £54,282, which is 19.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmacistss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.