Pharmacy Technician salary in Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Take-home on the median Pharmacy Technician salary of $53,352 — after $6,594 income tax and $1,067 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Pharmacy Technician roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Department of Health★ 3.3 | $70,000 | $60,000 – $75,000 |
| Western Sydney Local Health District★ 3.2 | $63,116 | $63,000 – $69,000 |
| Slade Pharmacy★ 2.7 | $61,256 | $49,400 – $63,232 |
| Baxter★ 3.6 | $58,800 | $55,000 – $64,050 |
| The Royal Melbourne Hospital★ 3.9 | $56,454 | $55,328 – $63,232 |
| Ramsay Health Care★ 3.1 | $54,600 | $40,000 – $55,000 |
| HPS Services★ 3.5 | $52,700 | $47,424 – $55,328 |
| Monash Health★ 3.7 | $52,500 | $50,000 – $70,008 |
| Priceline Pharmacy★ 3.6 | $50,586 | $37,643 – $69,160 |
| TerryWhite Chemmart★ 3.5 | $49,400 | $43,472 – $59,280 |
| Chemist Warehouse ★ 3.0 | $45,448 | $39,520 – $55,328 |
| Epic Pharmacy★ 3.2 | $45,448 | $44,954 – $51,376 |
| St. Vincent's & Mercy Private Hospital★ 3.5 | $40,560 | $40,032 – $40,892 |
| Spinecare Chiropractic Castle Plaza★ 3.6 | $36,154 | $35,203 – $37,104 |
Pharmacy Technician pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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