Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in Chorley
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Chorley compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss in the North West were paid a median of £15,730. The national equivalent stands at £17,993, putting this region 12.6% below. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Chorley is £29,415, so pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss sit 46.5% less that benchmark.
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 Chorley
Salary data is by ONS region. Chorley 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 Chorley?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the North West (which includes Chorley) 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 Chorley 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 Chorley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Chorley is £29,415. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the North West earn £15,730, which is 46.5% 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 Chorley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.