Average Pharmacists Salary in North Ayrshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How North Ayrshire compares
Worth noting that pharmacistss in the Scotland earned £52,273 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £47,508 — a difference of 10.0%. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in North Ayrshire is £35,473, so pharmacistss sit 47.4% 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 North Ayrshire
Salary data is by ONS region. North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire?
The median pharmacists salary in the Scotland (which includes North Ayrshire) 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 North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Ayrshire is £35,473. Pharmacists in the Scotland earn £52,273, which is 47.4% 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 North Ayrshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.