Pharmacy Salary and Market Report

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I am delighted to present the 9th edition of the Raven’s Recruitment Pharmacy Salary and Market Report 2026.

Since 2018, we have remained committed to providing a comprehensive guide for those seeking to understand salary movements within the pharmacy profession and the key workforce trends shaping the industry. As always, this report combines our extensive salary survey data across Australia and New Zealand with valuable insights from pharmacy professionals, employers and industry leaders.

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2026 REPORT

What’s inside the 2026 edition?

The pharmacy employment market has continued to evolve over the past 12 months. While many of the workforce challenges experienced in recent years remain, there are clear signs that the market is moving into a more balanced phase. Employers are reporting improved access to locum pharmacists, recruitment timelines in many rural areas have shortened, and workforce pressures, while still present, have eased compared to previous years.

At the same time, pharmacists continue to take on greater clinical responsibilities as scope of practice expands across Australia and New Zealand. From prescribing initiatives and vaccination programs to enhanced patient care services, pharmacists are playing an increasingly important role within the broader healthcare system. However, despite these additional responsibilities, remuneration growth has not yet fully reflected the increasing complexity and accountability of the profession.

In this year’s report, you’ll find key findings on:

• Locum Pharmacist Remuneration.

• Permanent Pharmacist Salaries.

• New Zealand Remuneration.

• Dispensary Technicians and Retail Managers.

• Intern Pharmacists.

• Rural Recruitment and Accommodation.

• Flexibility, Wellbeing and Workforce Expectations.

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2026 REPORT

Why this report matters

For employers, the report is a vital benchmarking tool - providing clarity on salary positioning, helping attract and retain staff, and informing workforce planning.

For job seekers, it delivers valuable insights into the current market, real salary ranges, and emerging opportunities - especially for those upskilling in clinical services and patient-centred care.

As we move through 2026 and beyond, the profession appears to be entering a period of greater workforce stability. Recruitment challenges remain, particularly in regional and rural areas, but many of the acute pressures experienced in recent years have begun to ease. The challenge now will be ensuring that remuneration, workforce planning and professional development continue to evolve alongside the expanding role pharmacists play within Australia's healthcare system.

On behalf of the Raven’s Recruitment team, I hope the insights and salary guide serve as a valuable resource for both employers and employees navigating an increasingly dynamic pharmacy employment market. We look forward to supporting the profession and providing ongoing guidance throughout the year ahead.

We also look forward to discussing the findings with you.

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Kind regards,

Heidi Dariz

General Manager | Raven’s Recruitment
10 July 2026