Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in St. Helens
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How St. Helens compares
Based on 2025 data, pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss in the North West earned £15,730 at the median — 12.6% below the national benchmark of £17,993. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £15,730 stretches to roughly £17,248 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in St. Helens is £28,468. By comparison, pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss earn 44.7% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £15,730 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,248 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in areas near St. Helens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in St. Helens?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the North West (which includes St. Helens) is £15,730 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 St. Helens compare to the UK average?
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the North West earn 12.6% 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 St. Helens compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in St. Helens is £28,468. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the North West earn £15,730, which is 44.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to St. Helens. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.