Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in North East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£13,755
Mean
£15,443
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £13,755 |
| Mean | £15,443 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£339
Mean £332
Hourly
£12.20
Mean £12.22
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £339 | £332 |
| Hourly | £12.20 | £12.22 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in North East is £2,464/month. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants earn 53% 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
£13,755
Female
£13,319
Mean annual pay
All employees
£15,443
Female
£14,943
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £13,755 | £13,319 |
| Mean | £15,443 | £14,943 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£18,299
Part-time (median)
£13,142
Full-time (mean)
£18,664
Part-time (mean)
£14,114
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £18,299 | £13,142 |
| Mean | £18,664 | £14,114 |
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