Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 48,000 employees
10th percentile
£8,269
25th percentile
£11,771
Median
£17,286
Mean
£16,852
75th percentile
£22,136
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £8,269 |
| 25th percentile | £11,771 |
| Median | £17,286 |
| Mean | £16,852 |
| 75th percentile | £22,136 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£369
Mean £353
Hourly
£12.00
Mean £12.45
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £369 | £353 |
| Hourly | £12.00 | £12.45 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£1,441£17,286
−Income tax
£79£943
−National Insurance
£31£377
=Take-home pay
£1,330£15,966
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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