Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In 2025, pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss working in the South East took home a median salary of £20,207 — that's 12.3% above the national average of £17,993. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £20,207 stretches to roughly £19,580 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss sit 40.4% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £20,207 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,580 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in areas near Southampton UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southampton UA is in the South 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 Southampton UA?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £20,207 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 Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the South East earn 12.3% above the national median of £17,993. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the South East earn £20,207, which is 40.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.