Pharmacist Salary in the US

$112,800
per year
per hour
$54.23
per hour
per year
Bonus
$2,310/year
Profit Sharing
$3,760/year

Pharmacist - Average Salary

The average salary for a Pharmacist is $112,800 per year ($54.23 per hour), which is $59,310 (+111%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Pharmacist can expect an average starting salary of $81,400. The highest salaries can exceed $140,000.
$81,400
Low
$112,800
Average salary
$140,000
High
$30.50
Low
$54.23
Average salary
$52.50
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
$560
$79,600
$159,740
Salary$81,400 - 140,000
Bonus$560 - 11,400
Profit Sharing$920 - 8,340
Total Pay$82,880 - 159,740
$30.50
$11
$52.50
Salary$30.50 - 52.50
Total Pay$30.50 - 52.50

Pharmacist Salary Range

Low
$81,400
Average salary
$112,800
Experienced
$128,600
High
$140,000
Low
$30.50
Average salary
$54.23
Experienced
$48.20
High
$52.50

Pharmacist - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Kaiser Pharmacist$130K/year
+15% 
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist$122K/year
+8% 
Walmart Pharmacist$120K/year
+6% 
Costco Pharmacist$118K/year
+5% 
CVS Pharmacist$116K/year
+3% 
Pediatric Pharmacist$115K/year
+2% 
Publix Pharmacist$111K/year
 -2%

Pharmacist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Pharmacist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $81,400 per year. A mid career Pharmacist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $104,300, while an experienced Pharmacist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $128,600. Pharmacists with more than 20 years of experience earn $137,600 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Pharmacist

Late Career▲ +22%
Experienced▲ +14%
Average Salary$112,800/year
Mid Career▼ -8%
Entry Level▼ -28%

Gender Breakdown

Female
56%
Male
44%

Pharmacist - Jobs by Location

Pharmacist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Pharmacist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Pharmacist

How much does a Pharmacist make in the US?
A Pharmacist in the US earns an average of $112,800 gross per year, which is about $54.23 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Pharmacist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Pharmacist in the US?
The starting salary of a Pharmacist in the US is around $81,400 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for a Pharmacist in the US?
The highest salary of a Pharmacist in the US can reach and exceed $140,000 gross per year.
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