Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
For pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £18,278. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £17,993 — making this 1.6% above the norm. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £18,278 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £18,785. The all-jobs average in Norwich is £28,457. By comparison, pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss earn 35.8% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £18,278 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,785 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in areas near Norwich
Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the 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 Norwich?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £18,278 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the East earn 1.6% above the national median of £17,993. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the East earn £18,278, which is 35.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.