Pharmacist salary in London
Most pharmacist ads in London pay £45,000 – £55,000 a year before tax, and £55,000 – £65,000 for hospital Band 7 and lead pharmacists. London pay is usually 10–20% higher than the rest of the UK, but so is rent, so compare the full package: pension contribution, bonus, holiday and how many days you need to be in the office.
What employers ask for
Most pharmacist job ads in London ask for GPhC registration; hospital roles follow NHS bands plus London weighting. The sectors hiring most are community pharmacy chains, NHS hospitals and GP practices, and many openings are in pharmacies and hospitals across London.
Visa sponsorship and right to work
Most roles need the right to work in the UK. Some employers sponsor a Skilled Worker visa, and the ad usually says so: search the description for "sponsorship". See our visa sponsorship jobs for employers that hire from abroad.
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