Pharmacy Assistant Salary in Canada

$41,800
per year
per hour
$16.80
per hour
per year

Pharmacy Assistant - Average Salary

The average salary for a Pharmacy Assistant is $41,800 per year ($16.80 per hour), which is $23,971 (-36%) lower than the average Canadian salary.
A Pharmacy Assistant can expect an average starting salary of $25,000. The highest salaries can exceed $55,000.
$25,000
Low
$41,800
Average
$55,000
High
$12
Low
$16.80
Average
$25.30
High

Pharmacy Assistant Salary Range

Low
$25,000
Average
$41,800
Experienced
$47,300
High
$55,000
Low
$12
Average
$16.80
Experienced
$18.60
High
$25.30

Pharmacy Assistant - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy Assistant$17.30/hour
+3% 
Retail Pharmacy Assistant$16/hour
 -5%

Pharmacy Assistant - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Pharmacy Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $25,000 per year. A mid career Pharmacy Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $38,600, while an experienced Pharmacy Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $47,300. Pharmacy Assistants with more than 20 years of experience earn $50,200 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Pharmacy Assistant

Late Career▲ +20%
Experienced▲ +13%
Average Salary$41,800/year
Mid Career▼ -8%
Entry Level▼ -40%

Gender Breakdown

Female
88%
Male
12%

Pharmacy Assistant - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Pharmacy Assistant jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Pharmacy Assistant

How much does a Pharmacy Assistant make in Canada?
A Pharmacy Assistant in Canada earns an average of $41,800 gross per year, which is about $16.80 net per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Pharmacy Assistant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Pharmacy Assistant in Canada?
The starting salary of a Pharmacy Assistant in Canada is around $25,000 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for a Pharmacy Assistant in Canada?
The highest salary of a Pharmacy Assistant in Canada can reach and exceed $55,000 gross per year.
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