Pharmacists vs Physiotherapists: Salary Compared
A Pharmacists earns more — a median £53,772 vs £43,532 for a Physiotherapists. That is £10,240 more per year (24%). Real ONS ASHE figures, April 2025.
Quick answer
In the UK, a Pharmacists is paid more than a Physiotherapists: median gross pay of £53,772 versus £43,532 — a £10,240 (24%) gap. Source: ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
Pay compared, side by side
Gross annual pay for full-time UK employees, ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
| Measure | Pharmacists | Physiotherapists |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £33,312 | £30,788 |
| 25th percentile | £44,891 | £35,953 |
| Median | £53,772 | £43,532 |
| 75th percentile | £62,344 | £50,694 |
| 90th percentile | — | — |
SOC 2020 codes: Pharmacists = 2251; Physiotherapists = 2221.
Regional pay gap
The pay gap is widest in East, where a Pharmacists earns a median £59,928 versus £42,921 for a Physiotherapists — a £17,007 difference. Regional medians are published by ONS where the sample is large enough.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a Pharmacists or a Physiotherapists earn more in the UK?
- A Pharmacists earns more. The median UK gross annual pay is £53,772 for a Pharmacists versus £43,532 for a Physiotherapists — a difference of £10,240 (24% more). Source: ONS ASHE, April 2025.
- What is the typical salary range for a Pharmacists?
- Most Pharmacists earn between £44,891–£62,344 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £53,772. Top earners (90th percentile) reach higher.
- What is the typical salary range for a Physiotherapists?
- Most Physiotherapists earn between £35,953–£50,694 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £43,532. Top earners (90th percentile) reach higher.
- Where do these pay figures come from?
- From the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3) — gross annual pay for full-time employees by 4-digit SOC 2020 occupation, published under the Open Government Licence. These are medians, not guarantees: individual pay varies by employer, region and experience.
Related comparisons
Data: Office for National Statistics — Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3. Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are medians for full-time employees and do not guarantee individual pay. A Gera Systems product.