Pharmacists Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£48,984
Mean
£49,287
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £48,984 |
| Mean | £49,287 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£951
Mean £941
Hourly
£27.44
Mean £27.52
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £951 | £941 |
| Hourly | £27.44 | £27.52 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month. Pharmacists earn 56% above the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 79% of Pharmacists work full-time (national average)
- 11% are self-employed (national average)
- 97.6% of employees have permanent contracts (national average)
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish ratesEstimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£48,984
Male
£63,237
Female
£45,082
Mean annual pay
All employees
£49,287
Male
£59,298
Female
£44,369
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £48,984 | £63,237 | £45,082 |
| Mean | £49,287 | £59,298 | £44,369 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£57,141
Part-time (median)
£32,576
Full-time (mean)
£57,028
Part-time (mean)
£34,461
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £57,141 | £32,576 |
| Mean | £57,028 | £34,461 |
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