UK salary benchmark 2026/27

Pharmacist salary in Leeds

The average Pharmacist salary in Leeds is £45,100 per year (£2,999/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £23.13/hr).

Entry-level / Junior
£36,100 / year

≈ £2,459 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £18.51/hr (37.5h/wk)

Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Pharmacist in Leeds (0–2 years experience).

Mid-level / Experienced
£45,100 / year

≈ £2,999 / month after tax

Hourly: £23.13/hr • Daily: £173/day

Market median for an established Pharmacist in Leeds (2–5 years experience).

Senior / Lead
£58,600 / year

≈ £3,712 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £30.05/hr (37.5h/wk)

Top percentile pay for senior & lead Pharmacist specialists in Leeds (5+ years).

Take-home pay vs. living cost in Leeds

Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Pharmacist earning £45,100 takes home £2,999 net per month (or £692/week).

Monthly net take-home pay £2,999
Est. 1-bed monthly rent in Leeds £1,000 (33% of net pay)
Disposable income after rent £1,999 / month

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Frequently asked questions about Pharmacist pay in Leeds

How much does a Pharmacist earn in Leeds in 2026/27?

The average Pharmacist salary in Leeds is £45,100 per year (or £23.13 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Pharmacist roles start around £36,100 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £58,600 per year.

What is the monthly take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Leeds after UK tax?

On a median Pharmacist salary of £45,100 in Leeds, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,999 per month (approx. £692 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 Leeds?

A mid-level Pharmacist in Leeds earns an equivalent hourly rate of £23.13/hr (ranging from £18.51/hr for junior roles to £30.05/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £173 per day.

Is a Pharmacist salary enough to live comfortably in Leeds?

With a net monthly income of £2,999 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,000 per month in Leeds, housing takes approximately 33% of a Pharmacist's take-home pay — leaving £1,999 per month in disposable income.

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