Pharmacist Salary in Australia
AU$37.20
per hour
per year
AU$75,600
per year
per hour
Pharmacist - Average Salary
The average pay for a Pharmacist is AU$37.20 per hour (AU$75,600 per year), which is AU$5,712 (+8%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Pharmacist can expect an average starting pay of AU$27.10. The highest pay rates can exceed AU$52.80.
A Pharmacist can expect an average starting pay of AU$27.10. The highest pay rates can exceed AU$52.80.
AU$27.10
Low
AU$37.20
Average salary
AU$52.80
High
AU$48,100
Low
AU$75,600
Average salary
AU$115,000
High
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Pharmacist Salary Range
Entry-Level Pharmacists have the lowest salaries, while Experienced Pharmacists tend to have the highest salaries.
Pharmacist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Experienced Pharmacist | AU$44.60/hour | +20% |
| Retail Pharmacist | AU$34.60/hour | -7% |
| Entry-Level Pharmacist | AU$27.20/hour | -27% |
Pharmacist - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Pharmacist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average hourly pay of AU$27.10 per hour. A mid career Pharmacist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average pay of AU$36.30, while an experienced Pharmacist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$44.60 per hour. Pharmacists with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$48.90 per hour per hour on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Pharmacist in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +31% |
| Experienced | ▲ +20% |
| Average Salary | AU$37.20/hour |
| Mid Career | ▼ -2% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -27% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
69%
69%
Male
31%
31%
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Pharmacist - Related Salaries (per year)
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Pharmacist job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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