Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in Tameside
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Tameside compares
If you're a pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the North West, the typical salary in 2025 was £15,730. That's 12.6% below what pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss earn nationally (£17,993). Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £15,730 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £17,248. The all-jobs average in Tameside is £27,115. By comparison, pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss earn 42.0% 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 Tameside
Salary data is by ONS region. Tameside is in the North West 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 Tameside?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the North West (which includes Tameside) 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 Tameside 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 Tameside compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Tameside is £27,115. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the North West earn £15,730, which is 42.0% 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 Tameside. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.