Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in North Tyneside
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How North Tyneside compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the North East reached £17,573, sitting 2.3% below the national median of £17,993. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £17,573 stretches to roughly £19,504 in real spending power. Compared to the North Tyneside average across all roles (£29,311), pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss take home 40.0% less.
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.
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Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in areas near North Tyneside
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in North Tyneside?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the North East (which includes North Tyneside) 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 North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Tyneside is £29,311. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the North East earn £17,573, which is 40.0% 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 North Tyneside. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.