Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in Warwick
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Warwick compares
In practical terms, a pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the West Midlands earned a median of £16,341 during 2025, which works out to 9.2% below the UK-wide median of £17,993. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £16,341 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,859. Compared to the Warwick average across all roles (£33,616), pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss take home 51.4% less.
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 Warwick
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in Warwick?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Warwick) 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 Warwick 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 Warwick compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Warwick is £33,616. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the West Midlands earn £16,341, which is 51.4% 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 Warwick. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.