Pharmacy Salary and Market Report

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I am pleased to present to you the 8th edition of the Raven’s Recruitment Pharmacy Salary and Market Report for 2025.

Since 2018, our goal has been to provide a comprehensive, data-driven guide for those seeking to understand salary trends and employment conditions across the pharmacy profession in Australia and New Zealand. Each year, this report brings together real-time salary data for both locum and permanent roles, alongside expert commentary from pharmacy leaders and frontline professionals.

What’s inside the 2025 edition?

The Australian pharmacy landscape in 2025 continues to evolve - shaped by shifting workforce dynamics, expanded scopes of practice, cost-of-living pressures, and a growing demand for flexibility. In this year’s report, you’ll find:

• Detailed salary benchmarks for pharmacists across Australia and New Zealand

• Remuneration trends for locum, intern, and permanent pharmacist roles

• Insights into management-level roles, including updated thresholds for Pharmacist in Charge and rural managers

• Commentary on the implications of the 14% award wage increase announced by the Fair Work Commission

• Discussion around accommodation shortages and their impact on rural recruitment

• Candidate expectations around work-life balance and job flexibility

• Analysis of the expanded clinical role of pharmacists and the emerging skills gap

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.

Looking ahead, structural changes such as expanded clinical responsibilities and the recent wage floor adjustment are poised to reshape remuneration expectations across the board. Whether you’re hiring or job hunting, understanding these dynamics is essential for making confident, future-ready decisions.

On behalf of the Raven’s Recruitment team, I hope this year’s insights and data help guide your business and career decisions throughout the coming year. We look forward to discussing the findings with you.

Kind regards,
Heidi Dariz
General Manager
Raven’s Recruitment
4 July 2025

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