Average Pharmacists Salary in Perth and Kinross
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Perth and Kinross compares
Based on 2025 data, pharmacistss in the Scotland earned £52,273 at the median — 10.0% above the national benchmark of £47,508. This is particularly notable in a profession seeing growing demand from both NHS and high-street pharmacy chains. 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 Perth and Kinross is £31,441. By comparison, pharmacistss earn 66.3% 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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Pharmacists salary in areas near Perth and Kinross
Salary data is by ONS region. Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross?
The median pharmacists salary in the Scotland (which includes Perth and Kinross) 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 Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Perth and Kinross is £31,441. Pharmacists in the Scotland earn £52,273, which is 66.3% 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 Perth and Kinross. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.