Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in North West
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 6,000 employees
Median
£17,787
Mean
£17,877
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £17,787 |
| Mean | £17,877 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£333
Mean £343
Hourly
£11.87
Mean £12.28
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £333 | £343 |
| Hourly | £11.87 | £12.28 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in North West is £2,493/month. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants earn 41% 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
£17,787
Male
£21,740
Female
£16,799
Mean annual pay
All employees
£17,877
Male
£24,360
Female
£17,474
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £17,787 | £21,740 | £16,799 |
| Mean | £17,877 | £24,360 | £17,474 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£23,221
Part-time (median)
£13,438
Full-time (mean)
£23,584
Part-time (mean)
£12,327
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £23,221 | £13,438 |
| Mean | £23,584 | £12,327 |
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