Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in South Staffordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Staffordshire compares
A pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £16,341 in 2025 — 9.2% below the national figure of £17,993. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in South Staffordshire is £28,259, so pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss sit 42.2% less that benchmark.
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 South Staffordshire
Salary data is by ONS region. South 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 South Staffordshire?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes South 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 South 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 South Staffordshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Staffordshire is £28,259. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the West Midlands earn £16,341, which is 42.2% 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 South Staffordshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.