Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in Yorkshire and the Humber
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£14,841
Mean
£15,410
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £14,841 |
| Mean | £15,410 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£344
Mean £345
Hourly
£11.94
Mean £12.38
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £344 | £345 |
| Hourly | £11.94 | £12.38 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Yorkshire and the Humber is £2,444/month. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants earn 49% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 61% of Pharmacy work full-time
- 96.6% 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
£14,841
Female
£14,936
Mean annual pay
All employees
£15,410
Female
£15,488
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £14,841 | £14,936 |
| Mean | £15,410 | £15,488 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£18,724
Full-time (mean)
£20,354
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £18,724 |
| Mean | £20,354 |
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