Pharmacy Technician Salary in Australia

AU$25.20
per hour
per year
AU$49,795
per year
per hour

Pharmacy Technician - Average Salary

The average pay for a Pharmacy Technician is AU$25.20 per hour (AU$49,795 per year), which is AU$20,093 (-29%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Pharmacy Technician can expect an average starting pay of AU$22.07 per hour. The highest pay rates can exceed AU$35.60.
AU$22.07
Low
AU$25.20
Average salary
AU$35.60
High
AU$43,610
Low
AU$49,795
Average salary
AU$70,345
High

Pharmacy Technician Salary Range

Low
AU$22.07
Average salary
AU$25.20
Senior
AU$28.20
High
AU$35.60
Low
AU$43,610
Average salary
AU$49,795
Senior
AU$55,723
High
AU$70,345
Entry Level Pharmacy Technicians have the lowest salaries, while Senior Pharmacy Technicians tend to have the highest salaries.

Pharmacy Technician - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Nuclear Pharmacy TechnicianAU$28.70/hour
+14% 
Senior Pharmacy TechnicianAU$28.20/hour
+12% 
Hospital Pharmacy TechnicianAU$25.70/hour
+2% 
Entry Level Pharmacy TechnicianAU$22.40/hour
 -11%

Pharmacy Technician - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Pharmacy Technician with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average hourly pay of AU$22.40 per hour. A mid career Pharmacy Technician with 4-9 years of experience earns an average pay of AU$24.36, while a Senior Pharmacy Technician with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$28.20 per hour. Pharmacy Technicians with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$31.70 per hour per hour on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Pharmacy Technician in Australia

Late Career▲ +26%
Senior▲ +12%
Average SalaryAU$25.20/hour
Mid Career▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -11%

Gender Breakdown

Female
87%
Male
13%

Pharmacy Technician - Related Salaries (per year)

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Pharmacy Technician 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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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Pharmacy Technician

How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in Australia?
A Pharmacy Technician in Australia earns an average of AU$25.20 gross per hour, which is about AU$49,795 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Pharmacy Technician updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Pharmacy Technician in Australia?
The starting salary of a Pharmacy Technician in Australia is around AU$22.07 gross per hour. Entry Level Pharmacy Technicians usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Pharmacy Technician in Australia?
The highest salary of a Pharmacy Technician in Australia can reach and exceed AU$35.60 gross per hour. Senior Pharmacy Technicians usually have the highest salaries.
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