Pharmacist salary in Bristol
The average Pharmacist salary in Bristol is £47,800 per year (£3,161/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £24.51/hr).
≈ £2,591 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £19.64/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Pharmacist in Bristol (0–2 years experience).
≈ £3,161 / month after tax
Hourly: £24.51/hr • Daily: £184/day
Market median for an established Pharmacist in Bristol (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,886 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £31.90/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Pharmacist specialists in Bristol (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Bristol
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Pharmacist earning £47,800 takes home £3,161 net per month (or £729/week).
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Live Pharmacist jobs in Bristol
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Warehouse Operative
£27,065Muller UK & Ireland • Bristol, South West England, BS11 0YW
Owner Van Drivers - FULL TIME - £230 Per Day
£45,718XLSS • Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AL
Store Manager
£27,500Shoe Zone • St. James, Bristol, BS1 3JR
Veterinary Nurse
£27,455PDSA • Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3JZ
Commercial Degree Apprentice
£43,682Coca-Cola Europacific Partners • Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6BJ
Senior Mechanical Engineer
£51,041Baker Hughes • Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 1RD
Frequently asked questions about Pharmacist pay in Bristol
How much does a Pharmacist earn in Bristol in 2026/27?
The average Pharmacist salary in Bristol is £47,800 per year (or £24.51 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Pharmacist roles start around £38,300 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £62,200 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Bristol after UK tax?
On a median Pharmacist salary of £47,800 in Bristol, your estimated net take-home pay is £3,161 per month (approx. £729 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Pharmacist in Bristol?
A mid-level Pharmacist in Bristol earns an equivalent hourly rate of £24.51/hr (ranging from £19.64/hr for junior roles to £31.90/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £184 per day.
Is a Pharmacist salary enough to live comfortably in Bristol?
With a net monthly income of £3,161 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,320 per month in Bristol, housing takes approximately 42% of a Pharmacist's take-home pay — leaving £1,841 per month in disposable income.
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