Pharmacy Assistant salary in New South Wales
Updated 23 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $43,472 — New South Wales sits $30 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Pharmacy Assistant salary of $43,502 — after $3,395 income tax and $870 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TerryWhite Chemmart★ 3.5 | $49,400 | $28,850 – $59,280 |
| Cincotta Chemist★ 3.6 | $47,424 | $26,083 – $59,280 |
| Australia Pharmacy 4 Less★ 3.0 | $46,436 | $37,544 – $71,136 |
| Blooms The Chemist★ 3.3 | $43,571 | $33,592 – $59,280 |
| Chemist Warehouse ★ 3.0 | $43,472 | $30,727 – $51,376 |
| Amcal★ 3.4 | $41,536 | $15,808 – $59,280 |
| Priceline Pharmacy★ 3.6 | $41,496 | $28,000 – $54,142 |
| Discount Drug Stores.★ 4.0 | $35,331 | $23,712 – $39,520 |
| Whitestone Services★ 5.0 | $30,301 | $29,287 – $33,074 |
| Chemmart Pharmacy★ 3.1 | $30,301 | $29,287 – $33,074 |
| Bbaash★ 5.0 | $30,301 | $29,287 – $33,074 |
Pharmacy Assistant pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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.