Average Pharmacists Salary in Stirling
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Stirling compares
For pharmacistss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £52,273. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £47,508 — making this 10.0% above the norm. 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 Stirling average across all roles (£34,244), pharmacistss take home 52.6% 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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Pharmacists salary in areas near Stirling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average pharmacists salary in Stirling?
The median pharmacists salary in the Scotland (which includes Stirling) 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 Stirling 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 Stirling compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stirling is £34,244. Pharmacists in the Scotland earn £52,273, which is 52.6% 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 Stirling. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.