All Graduate Salaries Compared
| Degree | Starting | Mid-Career | Take Home/Mo (Start) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | £32,000 | £55,000 | £2,213 |
| Medicine | £32,398 | £65,000 | £2,237 |
| Law | £25,000 | £45,000 | £1,793 |
| Engineering | £28,000 | £48,000 | £1,973 |
| Accounting & Finance | £26,000 | £50,000 | £1,853 |
| Economics | £28,000 | £50,000 | £1,973 |
| Nursing | £29,970 | £38,000 | £2,092 |
| Architecture | £24,000 | £42,000 | £1,733 |
| Marketing | £24,000 | £40,000 | £1,733 |
| Teaching | £31,650 | £43,607 | £2,192 |
| Psychology | £22,000 | £35,000 | £1,613 |
| English & Humanities | £22,000 | £32,000 | £1,613 |
| Business Management | £25,000 | £42,000 | £1,793 |
| Maths & Statistics | £28,000 | £55,000 | £1,973 |
| Art & Design | £20,000 | £30,000 | £1,493 |
| Biology | £22,000 | £35,000 | £1,613 |
| Chemistry | £24,000 | £40,000 | £1,733 |
| Physics | £26,000 | £50,000 | £1,853 |
| Pharmacy | £33,000 | £45,000 | £2,273 |
| Dentistry | £33,000 | £55,000 | £2,273 |
Career Outlook for Pharmacy Graduates
Pharmacy graduates enter a profession undergoing significant expansion. Community pharmacists are increasingly providing clinical services (vaccinations, blood pressure monitoring, minor ailment treatment), and clinical pharmacists in GP practices represent a major new career pathway. Hospital pharmacy offers structured NHS career progression.
Typical First Roles and Career Paths
All pharmacy graduates complete a pre-registration year (salaried). After registration with the GPhC, career paths include community pharmacist, hospital pharmacist, clinical pharmacist in primary care, pharmaceutical industry roles, and academic pharmacy. Locum pharmacy offers flexible working at premium rates. See pharmacist salary guide.
Tips for Pharmacy Graduates
Pharmacy offers stable employment but salary growth is more modest than some health professions. The independent prescriber qualification significantly enhances career options and earning potential. Community pharmacy ownership offers the highest earnings but carries business risk. Hospital pharmacists benefit from structured NHS pay progression and excellent pension benefits.
Student Loan Repayments
Pharmacy graduates on £31,000 pre-registration salary repay approximately £34/month on Plan 2. Upon qualifying and earning £35,000+, repayments increase but remain proportionate to the secure salary progression.