Salary insights
Pharmaceutical salary in the UK — 2026
Live salary data for pharmaceutical roles across the UK, derived from 21 current listings on FactoryHire.
Median pay
£33,509
25th percentile
£30,930
75th percentile
£37,675
Range observed
£19,339 – £73,939
Salaries shown are gross annual full-time equivalent. Hourly-paid roles and role-types without disclosed pay are excluded from the percentile calculations.
Pharmaceutical pay by UK region
Median annual pay observed across live listings, region by region.
| Region | Roles | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | 3 | £48,357 | £37,675 – £52,999 |
| North East | 2 | £40,951 | £40,951 – £73,939 |
| West Midlands | 2 | £36,332 | £36,332 – £36,500 |
| South East | 7 | £32,818 | £30,910 – £34,824 |
| North West | 3 | £28,000 | £19,339 – £33,000 |
Top pharmaceutical employers currently hiring
Direct employers with the most live pharmaceutical listings on the board. Recruitment agencies are excluded.
Oxford BioMedica Limited2Ipsen2Fresenius Kabi Limited1Catalent1Kerry Group1L M Manufacturing Limited1Qualasept1Argenta1
Sample live pharmaceutical roles
Open in board →Senior QA Officer
Oxford BioMedica LimitedOxfordPermanent
£32,818 – £32,8183d ago
PharmaceuticalSouth East
Goods in Operative & Inspector - Manufacturing
Bennett & Game RecruitmentAgencyMerseysidePermanent
£25,000 – £28,0003d ago
PharmaceuticalNorth West
Senior QA Officer
Oxford BioMedica LimitedCowleyPermanent
£34,824 – £34,8243d ago
PharmaceuticalSouth East
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator
Fresenius Kabi LimitedManor ParkPermanent
£19,339 – £19,3394d ago
PharmaceuticalNorth West
QC Technician
AstraZenecaMacclesfieldPermanent
£28,000 – £33,0004d ago
PharmaceuticalNorth WestDays
Machine Setter Operators
Jonathan Lee Recruitment LtdAgencyTelfordPermanent
£35,232 – £36,5006d ago
PharmaceuticalWest Midlands
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