Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in East of England
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 5,000 employees
Median
£20,915
Mean
£18,395
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £20,915 |
| Mean | £18,395 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£422
Mean £368
Hourly
£11.99
Mean £12.14
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £422 | £368 |
| Hourly | £11.99 | £12.14 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in East of England is £2,658/month. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants earn 34% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£20,915
Male
£22,778
Female
£18,315
Mean annual pay
All employees
£18,395
Male
£23,527
Female
£17,847
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £20,915 | £22,778 | £18,315 |
| Mean | £18,395 | £23,527 | £17,847 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£22,286
Part-time (median)
£12,485
Full-time (mean)
£22,552
Part-time (mean)
£11,737
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £22,286 | £12,485 |
| Mean | £22,552 | £11,737 |
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