Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in South East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 7,000 employees
Median
£16,256
Mean
£16,593
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £16,256 |
| Mean | £16,593 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£351
Mean £346
Hourly
£11.87
Mean £12.60
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £351 | £346 |
| Hourly | £11.87 | £12.60 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in South East is £2,736/month. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants earn 50% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 36% of Pharmacy work full-time
- 86% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
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
£16,256
Male
£21,483
Female
£15,434
Mean annual pay
All employees
£16,593
Male
£23,432
Female
£15,972
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £16,256 | £21,483 | £15,434 |
| Mean | £16,593 | £23,432 | £15,972 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£23,278
Part-time (median)
£12,261
Full-time (mean)
£22,607
Part-time (mean)
£12,932
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £23,278 | £12,261 |
| Mean | £22,607 | £12,932 |
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