Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in Cheshire East UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Cheshire East UA compares
A pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants working in the North West could expect a median salary of £15,730 in 2025 — 12.6% below the national figure of £17,993. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £15,730 stretches to roughly £17,248 in real spending power. Compared to the Cheshire East UA average across all roles (£33,200), pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss take home 52.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £15,730 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,248 — 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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Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in areas near Cheshire East UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Cheshire East UA 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 pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in Cheshire East UA?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the North West (which includes Cheshire East UA) is £15,730 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants pay in Cheshire East UA compare to the UK average?
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the North West earn 12.6% below the national median of £17,993. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants a well-paid job in Cheshire East UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cheshire East UA is £33,200. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the North West earn £15,730, which is 52.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cheshire East UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.