Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in North Warwickshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How North Warwickshire compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the West Midlands earned £16,341. Compared to the UK median of £17,993, that's 9.2% below. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £16,341 stretches to roughly £17,859 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in North Warwickshire is £34,564. By comparison, pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss earn 52.7% 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 North Warwickshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in North Warwickshire?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes North Warwickshire) 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 North Warwickshire 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 North Warwickshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Warwickshire is £34,564. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the West Midlands earn £16,341, which is 52.7% 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 North Warwickshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.