Average Pharmacists Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
In practical terms, a pharmacists in the North West earned a median of £45,046 during 2025, which works out to 5.2% 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. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £45,046 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £49,393. The all-jobs average in Manchester is £36,554. By comparison, pharmacistss earn 23.2% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £45,046 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £49,393 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Manchester is in the North 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 Manchester?
The median pharmacists salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £45,046 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 Manchester compare to the UK average?
Pharmacists in the North West earn 5.2% 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 Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Pharmacists in the North West earn £45,046, which is 23.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmacistss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.