Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in Hartlepool UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Hartlepool UA compares
Worth noting that pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss in the North East earned £17,573 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £17,993 — a difference of 2.3%. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £17,573 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £19,504. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Hartlepool UA is £28,204, so pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss sit 37.7% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £17,573 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,504 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary across UK regions
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in areas near Hartlepool UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Hartlepool UA is in the North East 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 Hartlepool UA?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the North East (which includes Hartlepool UA) is £17,573 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 Hartlepool UA compare to the UK average?
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the North East earn 2.3% 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 Hartlepool UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Hartlepool UA is £28,204. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the North East earn £17,573, which is 37.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Hartlepool UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.