Pharmacist salary in Cardiff
The average Pharmacist salary in Cardiff is £44,200 per year (£2,945/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £22.67/hr).
≈ £2,411 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £18.10/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Pharmacist in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,945 / month after tax
Hourly: £22.67/hr • Daily: £170/day
Market median for an established Pharmacist in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,654 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £29.44/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Pharmacist specialists in Cardiff (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Cardiff
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Pharmacist earning £44,200 takes home £2,945 net per month (or £680/week).
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Live Pharmacist jobs in Cardiff
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Social Work Assistant
£41,277Brackenberry • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Development Manager
£37,000Registered UK employer • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Paralegal
£31,075Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Claims Support Technician
£29,212Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
MINI Sales Executive
£30,391Sytner • Grangetown, Cardiff, CF10 5DW
Strategic Lead - Health and Education Systems
£51,600Sport Wales • Blackweir, Cardiff, CF11 9SW
Frequently asked questions about Pharmacist pay in Cardiff
How much does a Pharmacist earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?
The average Pharmacist salary in Cardiff is £44,200 per year (or £22.67 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Pharmacist roles start around £35,300 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £57,400 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Cardiff after UK tax?
On a median Pharmacist salary of £44,200 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,945 per month (approx. £680 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 Cardiff?
A mid-level Pharmacist in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £22.67/hr (ranging from £18.10/hr for junior roles to £29.44/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £170 per day.
Is a Pharmacist salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?
With a net monthly income of £2,945 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 33% of a Pharmacist's take-home pay — leaving £1,985 per month in disposable income.
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