Pharmacy assistant salary

31 500 kr

Pharmacy technicians

What will be the salary after tax?

28 300 - 33 000 kr / month

Women earn 106% of what men do.

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Salary progression Pharmacy assistant

Average salary 31 500 kr

Males 29 900 kr

Females 31 800 kr

Profession Pharmacy assistant and its salary

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Salary and Working Conditions for Pharmacy Assistants

Pharmacy assistants, also known as pharmacy technicians, play a crucial role in healthcare by assisting pharmacists in their daily work. According to the latest statistics, the average salary for a pharmacy assistant is 31 500 SEK per month. There is a certain wage gap between genders; women earn on average 31 800 SEK while men earn 29 900 SEK, meaning that women earn 106% of what men do in this profession. Compared to the previous measurement, the average salary has increased from 30 400 SEK to 31 500 SEK.

Job Responsibilities

As a pharmacy assistant, you have a variety of tasks including dispensing prescription and over-the-counter medications, providing advice and information to customers on medication use, and managing inventory and orders. Additional duties may involve providing basic healthcare advice and assisting in the sale of other pharmacy products such as skincare and supplements.

Education and Qualifications

To become a pharmacy assistant, a high school education with a focus on natural sciences or health and social care is usually required. Many employers also prefer candidates to have post-secondary education in the pharmacy field, such as a pharmacy technician training. These programs are typically one to two years long and include both theoretical and practical components.

Job Outlook

There is limited data available to assess the job outlook for pharmacy assistants. According to the Employment Service, there is currently no specific forecast for the profession. It may be beneficial to stay updated by contacting employers directly or following job listings to get a better understanding of the recruitment situation.

Benefits

Benefits can vary depending on the employer and terms of employment. Some pharmacies offer paid training and further education for their employees, which can be a significant advantage for those looking to advance their career in the pharmacy field. Other benefits may include occupational pension, wellness subsidies, and sometimes even company cars or paid mobile phones.

Considerations for Working as a Pharmacy Assistant

If you are interested in working as a pharmacy assistant, it is important to have an interest in healthcare and a willingness to help people. Good communication skills and attention to detail are also important qualities as you will be handling medications and providing advice to customers. Being able to work in a team and having a service-oriented attitude are also advantageous.

Who has the highest salary?

The highest salary for a Pharmacy assistant is 33000 kr. This salary belongs to a woman working in the Multiple sectors with a upper secondary education, maximum 2 years. The highest salary for a man in this profession is 29900 kr.

Who has the lowest salary?

The lowest salary for a Pharmacy assistant is 28300 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Multiple sectors. The lowest salary for a woman in this profession is 31300 kr.

Salary distributed by age and sector

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24		23300 kr	28700 kr
25-34		26400 kr	30800 kr
35-44		27900 kr	31500 kr
45-54		29300 kr	33200 kr
55-64		30400 kr	33800 kr
Snitt	106%	27400 kr	31500 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24		23300 kr	28700 kr
25-34		26400 kr	30800 kr
35-44		27900 kr	31500 kr
45-54		29300 kr	33200 kr
55-64		30400 kr	33800 kr
Snitt	106%	27400 kr	31500 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24		23300 kr	28700 kr
25-34		26400 kr	30800 kr
35-44		27900 kr	31500 kr
45-54		29300 kr	33200 kr
55-64		30400 kr	33800 kr
Snitt	106%	27400 kr	31500 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
Snitt	106%	26700 kr	29900 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
Snitt	106%	26700 kr	29900 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
Snitt	106%	26700 kr	29900 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24		23400 kr	29200 kr
25-34		26400 kr	30800 kr
35-44		27800 kr	31600 kr
45-54		29400 kr	33400 kr
55-64		30400 kr	34000 kr
Snitt	106%	27500 kr	31800 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24		23400 kr	29200 kr
25-34		26400 kr	30800 kr
35-44		27800 kr	31600 kr
45-54		29400 kr	33400 kr
55-64		30400 kr	34000 kr
Snitt	106%	27500 kr	31800 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24		23400 kr	29200 kr
25-34		26400 kr	30800 kr
35-44		27800 kr	31600 kr
45-54		29400 kr	33400 kr
55-64		30400 kr	34000 kr
Snitt	106%	27500 kr	31800 kr

* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.

Salary per sector

Salary based on education

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About the data

All information displayed on this page is based on data from the Swedish Central Bureau of Statistics (SCB), the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish employment agency. Learn more about our data and data sources here.

All figures are gross salaries, meaning salaries before tax. The average salary, or mean salary, is calculated by adding up the total salary for all individuals within the profession and dividing it by the number of individuals. For specific job categories, we have also considered various criteria such as experience and education.

Profession Pharmacy assistant has the SSYK code 5227, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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