As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Clinical Pharmacologist in the United Kingdom is £39,205, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £28,538 to £49,352, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £28,538
50TH(Median)   £39,205
75TH   £49,352
Clinical Pharmacologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Clinical Pharmacologist Salary £28,538 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Clinical Pharmacologist Salary £39,205 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Clinical Pharmacologist Salary £49,352 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Clinical Pharmacologist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Clinical Pharmacologist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Clinical Pharmacologist is about £39,205 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,267, and a weekly pay of around £754. Click the switch button below to see more details about Clinical Pharmacologist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Clinical Pharmacologists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Clinical Pharmacologist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £31,404 - £37,613, while Intermediate make £31,882 - £38,091, Senior earn £33,155 - £39,205, Specialist earn £35,225 - £41,023, Expert can reach £38,887 - £44,506 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Clinical Pharmacologist £35,703
Intermediate Level Clinical Pharmacologist £36,021
Senior Level Clinical Pharmacologist £37,295
Specialist Level Clinical Pharmacologist £39,205
Expert Level Clinical Pharmacologist £42,537
£35,703 0 yr
£36,021 < 2 yrs
£37,295 2-4 yrs
£39,205 5-8 yrs
£42,537 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 9%
Intermediate Level 8%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 8%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Clinical Pharmacologist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Clinical Pharmacologist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £42,342 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £39,497, and Manchester pays around £37,580 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Clinical Laboratory Manager or Clinical Pharmacologist?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Clinical Laboratory Manager makes more than a Clinical Pharmacologist. A Clinical Laboratory Manager earns an average annual salary of £61,862. And a Clinical Pharmacologist earns an average annual salary of £39,205.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Clinical Laboratory Manager
£43,870
£81,079
Clinical Project Manager
£32,778
£41,729
Clinical Risk Analysis Specialist I
£39,083
£50,682

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clinical Pharmacologist Salaries

1. How much do clinical pharmacologists make in the UK?

The estimated total pay for a Clinical Pharmacologist is £39,937 per year, with an average salary of £37,348 per year. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users.

2. Is clinical pharmacology a good degree?

A pharmacology degree offers prospects for research careers in academia, industry, the scientific civil service and hospitals. You can work in the product management side of the industry or in areas such as marketing and medical information, acting as the link between pharmaceutical companies and doctors and patients.5 Jun 2016

3. Are pharmacologists in demand in the UK?

There is strong demand for graduates trained in pharmacology. Your pharmacology degree provides a solid foundation for a variety of careers.

4. Who earns more, Pharmacologist or pharmacist?

The average base salary for pharmacists is around £44,883, with some positions reporting earnings of up to £60,000. As pharmacologists do not require as high a level of education to enter the workforce, the starting salary is around £25,000. More experienced and educated positions earn up to around £50,000 or more.10 Sept 2024

5. Is pharmacology a high paying job?

Early career pharmacologists with one to four years' experience can expect to earn from £30,000, rising to £100,000 or more for senior leaders in industry, with significant experience. In academia, PhD studentships usually pay a stipend of £19,237 (2023/2024), usually tax-free although some employers pay more.

6. What is the highest paid specialty in medicine UK?

Here are some of the highest-paying medical roles:Anaesthetist. ... Neurosurgeon. ... Plastic surgeon. ... Psychiatrist. ... Medical director. ... Cardiologist. ... Director of nursing. ... General practitioner.More items...•29 Jul 2024