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 $82,500 and $125,000. That sits 5% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 8th percentile in Melbourne ↓ -5 listings vs last month
💰 Pharmacist · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$82,500 – $125,000
Median: $100,000
May $100k
Jun $100k
→ Stable

Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.

Mid level $82,500 – $105,123
Overall $82k–$125k Mid $82k–$105k $80k $89k $99k $109k $119k $128k
⚠ Low confidence 20 listings (-5 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

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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Bottom 10%  $82,500 Median  $100,000 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Based on 20 listings, read this as directional. Demand is low (a score of 8), so this is a quiet slice of the Melbourne market despite pharmacy being an essential profession. At $100k the median sits 5.3% above Melbourne's $95k baseline and has not moved in a month. The band is $82.5k to $125k, reflecting the gap between community and hospital or specialist roles.

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 in Melbourne start near the $82.5k p10, since the degree and AHPRA registration set a professional floor. Hospital, compounding, or specialist-clinical roles, and taking on pharmacist-in-charge duties, are what push someone toward the $125k top of the band.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends. At $100k the median only just clears Melbourne's baseline and nets around $75k, modest for a registered health professional in an expensive city. For community pharmacy this is standard, but the thin premium means the upside is in hospital, specialist, or pharmacist-manager roles.
How much does a Senior Pharmacist make in Melbourne?
The sample shows one band topping near $125k. Reaching it means hospital or specialist-clinical work, or pharmacist-in-charge and pharmacy-manager duties, where the added responsibility lifts pay above the community-dispensing band.

Other roles in Melbourne

Pharmacist salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $100,000 —
Brisbane $110,688 +11%

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