Pharmacy Assistant Salary in Australia
AU$23.84
per hour
per year
AU$47,119
per year
per hour
Pharmacy Assistant - Average Salary
The average pay for a Pharmacy Assistant is AU$23.84 per hour (AU$47,119 per year), which is AU$22,769 (-33%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Pharmacy Assistant can expect an average starting pay of AU$21.89 per hour. The highest pay rates can exceed AU$34.70.
A Pharmacy Assistant can expect an average starting pay of AU$21.89 per hour. The highest pay rates can exceed AU$34.70.
AU$21.89
Low
AU$23.84
Average salary
AU$34.70
High
AU$43,264
Low
AU$47,119
Average salary
AU$68,582
High
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Pharmacy Assistant Salary Range
Trainee Pharmacy Assistants have the lowest salaries, while Experienced Pharmacy Assistants tend to have the highest salaries.
Pharmacy Assistant - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Experienced Pharmacy Assistant | AU$27.20/hour | +14% |
| Retail Pharmacy Assistant | AU$23.40/hour | -2% |
| Trainee Pharmacy Assistant | AU$19.30/hour | -19% |
Pharmacy Assistant - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Pharmacy Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average hourly pay of AU$22.19 per hour. A mid career Pharmacy Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average pay of AU$23.50, while an experienced Pharmacy Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$27.20 per hour. Pharmacy assistants with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$31.40 per hour per hour on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Pharmacy Assistant in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +32% |
| Experienced | ▲ +14% |
| Average Salary | AU$23.84/hour |
| Mid Career | ▼ -1% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -7% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
91%
91%
Male
9%
9%
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Pharmacy Assistant - Related Salaries (per year)
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Pharmacy Assistant 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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