Pharmacist Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Pharmacists in Melbourne earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $76,600 and $125,000. That sits 9% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $91,520. Figures are based on 25 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 36th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne
💰 Pharmacist · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$76,600 – $125,000
Median: $100,000
Mid level $80,000 – $100,000
Overall $76k–$125k Mid $80k–$100k $74k $85k $96k $106k $117k $128k
⚠ Low confidence 25 listings · 01/06/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Understanding the Melbourne Market

Pharmacists in Melbourne earned $100,000 at the median in May, with 25 listings and no prior month data available for comparison. At 9.3% above Melbourne's all-roles median, the role earns a modest premium. The 48% spread ($80,000-$100,000) reflects the compressed pay band of community pharmacy, where the ceiling hits $100,000 and the floor starts at $80,000. Melbourne's large hospital and clinical pharmacy sector offers salaries above $100,000, but those positions may be underrepresented in the listed dataset.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,443
Monthly (net)
~$6,253
Annual (net)
~$75,033
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Pharmacist in Melbourne?
Pharmacists starting in Melbourne earn around $80,000 at the p10. This floor reflects provisional registration or newly registered pharmacists in high-street or shopping centre community pharmacy. Reaching $100,000 typically requires four to six years of general registration experience, ideally with a specialist accreditation (AACP) or experience in hospital or clinical settings.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes, modestly. At $100,000, a Melbourne Pharmacist earns 9.3% above the city's all-roles median. Melbourne has high living costs, and the premium over the market average is narrow for a degree-qualified health professional. Hospital and clinical pharmacy, where salaries range from $105,000 to $130,000, is the more financially competitive path than community pharmacy at a similar experience level.
How much does a Senior Pharmacist make in Melbourne?
Experienced Pharmacists in Melbourne reach $100,000 at the p90, which is also the median. This compressed band reflects the community pharmacy pay structure. Moving into hospital pharmacy (clinical ward pharmacist) or a pharmacy management role typically breaks the $100,000 ceiling, with hospital senior pharmacists in Victoria earning $105,000-$125,000 under the health service enterprise agreement.

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Pharmacist salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $100,000 —
Brisbane $106,370 +6%

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