Pharmacy Assistant salary in Australia
Updated 23 July 2026
Take-home on the median Pharmacy Assistant salary of $43,472 — after $3,389 income tax and $869 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Pharmacy Assistant roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Chemist Warehouse ★ 3.0 | $47,424 | $35,489 – $51,712 |
| Cincotta Chemist★ 3.6 | $47,424 | $27,664 – $59,280 |
| TerryWhite Chemmart★ 3.5 | $45,448 | $32,604 – $57,304 |
| Amcal★ 3.4 | $45,448 | $29,047 – $53,945 |
| Australia Pharmacy 4 Less★ 3.0 | $45,448 | $28,652 – $58,687 |
| National Pharmacies★ 3.6 | $45,448 | $28,988 – $56,909 |
| Blooms The Chemist★ 3.3 | $44,500 | $35,568 – $57,304 |
| Wizard Pharmacy Services★ 2.8 | $44,460 | $26,676 – $52,977 |
| Priceline Pharmacy★ 3.6 | $43,472 | $29,640 – $53,352 |
| Direct Chemist Outlet★ 3.5 | $41,575 | $34,382 – $60,525 |
| My Chemist★ 3.7 | $40,508 | $19,365 – $48,135 |
Pharmacy Assistant pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.