Side-by-side distribution
Pharmacist
$104,169
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 51.4%
- Live roles
- 142
Pharmacy Technician
$50,805
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 53.9%
- Live roles
- 154
Highest-paying jobs
Pharmacy Manager (Pharmacist-in-Charge / PIC)
Specialty Pharmacist - 2nd Shift (1:00PM to 9:30PM EST)
Lead Compounding Pharmacist - Romeoville, IL
Pharmacist In Charge (Specialty) - Lufkin, TX
Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist
Compliance Pharmacist, Dispense & Fulfillment
Pharmacist
Superintendent Pharmacist
Lead Clinical Pharmacist
Pharmacist, Per Diem
Highest-paying jobs
Pharmacy Technician Trainee - Boynton Beach, FL (Temp)
Band 7 Pharmacy Technician (Medicines Procurement) - Kent
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Live Instructor
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Learning Mentor
Locum Band 6 Pharmacy Technician - Lincolnshire
Band 6 Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician - South London
Locum Pharmacy Technician - Chelsea, London
Specialty Pharmacy Technician - Russian Speaking
Specialty Pharmacy Technician
Specialty Pharmacy Technician
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $97,225 | 16 |
|
Montu UK
|
$87,536 | 11 |
|
Arine
|
$126,880 | 8 |
| SH Shields Health Solutions | $132,500 | 6 |
|
Hims & Hers
|
$110,047 | 4 |
Pharmacy2U
|
$75,299 | 4 |
|
Ro
|
$137,998 | 3 |
|
House Rx
|
$135,000 | 3 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| SH Shields Health Solutions | $55,000 | 21 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $56,946 | 14 |
PHIL
|
$45,760 | 8 |
|
Ro
|
$60,750 | 7 |
Good Pill
|
$41,600 | 6 |
|
Montu UK
|
$57,046 | 5 |
Mixlab
|
$53,040 | 3 |
Pharmacierge
|
$48,268 | 3 |
Pharmacist salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| London | $94,064 | 18 |
Pharmacist vs Pharmacy Technician: which pays more?
The median for Pharmacist is $104,169 per year (typically $84,197–$130,000), versus $50,805 for Pharmacy Technician ($45,760–$58,240). That puts Pharmacist about 105% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.