Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 6,000 employees
Median
£17,558
Mean
£17,093
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £17,558 |
| Mean | £17,093 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£327
Mean £340
Hourly
£12.31
Mean £13.25
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £327 | £340 |
| Hourly | £12.31 | £13.25 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants earn 44% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
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
£17,558
Female
£17,338
Mean annual pay
All employees
£17,093
Female
£16,660
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £17,558 | £17,338 |
| Mean | £17,093 | £16,660 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£22,200
Part-time (median)
£12,976
Full-time (mean)
£23,314
Part-time (mean)
£12,569
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £22,200 | £12,976 |
| Mean | £23,314 | £12,569 |
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