Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in East Staffordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How East Staffordshire compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss in the West Midlands were paid a median of £16,341. The national equivalent stands at £17,993, putting this region 9.2% below. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £16,341 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £17,859. The all-jobs average in East Staffordshire is £31,048. By comparison, pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss earn 47.4% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £16,341 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,859 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in areas near East Staffordshire
Salary data is by ONS region. East Staffordshire is in the West Midlands 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 East Staffordshire?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes East Staffordshire) is £16,341 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 East Staffordshire compare to the UK average?
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the West Midlands earn 9.2% 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 East Staffordshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Staffordshire is £31,048. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the West Midlands earn £16,341, which is 47.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to East Staffordshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.