Average Pharmacists Salary in Midlothian
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Midlothian compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical pharmacists in the Scotland earned £52,273. Compared to the UK median of £47,508, that's 10.0% above. 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 Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £52,273 stretches to roughly £56,634 in real spending power. Compared to the Midlothian average across all roles (£33,446), pharmacistss take home 56.3% more.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. Midlothian 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 Midlothian?
The median pharmacists salary in the Scotland (which includes Midlothian) 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 Midlothian 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 Midlothian compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Midlothian is £33,446. Pharmacists in the Scotland earn £52,273, which is 56.3% 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 Midlothian. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.