How much does a Pharmacy Clerk make?

Updated Nov 24, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$34K - $48K/yr
Base Pay
$33K - $45K/yr
Additional Pay
$2K - $3K/yr

$41K

/yr
$34K$48K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Pharmacy Clerk is $40,682 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $38,408 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,274 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $34K-$48K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Pharmacy Technician

$43,167 /yr
Pharmacy Technician
$49,835 /yr
Senior Pharmacy Technician
$45,287 /yr
Pharmacy Technician IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Pharmacy Technician?

Job TitleSalary
Pharmacy Technician$43,167 /yr
Senior Pharmacy Technician$49,835 /yr
Pharmacy Technician IV$45,287 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Pharmacy Clerk in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Pharmacy Clerk in United States. Employers include Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealth Group and Optum.

1
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente
$43,700/yr
6K open jobs
4
Express Scripts
$38,591/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Pharmacy Clerk in United States

1Kaiser Permanente$43,700
2UnitedHealth Group$40,299
3Optum$40,229
4Express Scripts$38,591
5The Cigna Group$38,189
6Central Admixture Pharmacy Services$38,019
7Safeway$37,781
8Comprehensive Pharmacy Services$37,258
9Albertsons Companies$37,075
10Henry Ford Health$37,024
Total Pay Trajectory

For Pharmacy Technician

$43,167 /yr
Pharmacy Technician
$49,835 /yr
Senior Pharmacy Technician
$45,287 /yr
Pharmacy Technician IV
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Pharmacy Technician?

Job TitleSalary
Pharmacy Technician$43,167 /yr
Senior Pharmacy Technician$49,835 /yr
Pharmacy Technician IV$45,287 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Pharmacy Clerk at different companies?

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Kaiser Permanente
3.9
Pharmacy ClerkSee 39 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Hy-Vee
3.4
Pharmacy ClerkSee 33 salaries from all locations

$16

 / hr
UnitedHealth Group
3.7
Pharmacy ClerkSee 28 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
CVS Health
3.1
Pharmacy ClerkSee 25 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Rite Aid
3.1
Pharmacy ClerkSee 24 salaries from all locations

$16

 / hr
Walmart
3.4
Pharmacy ClerkSee 24 salaries from all locations

$16

 / hr
Giant Food
3.2
Pharmacy ClerkSee 22 salaries from all locations

$16

 / hr

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Safeway
3.3
Pharmacy ClerkSee 19 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Kroger
3.1
Pharmacy ClerkSee 18 salaries from all locations

$16

 / hr
Walgreens
3.1
Pharmacy ClerkSee 15 salaries from all locations

$16

 / hr
Thrifty White
3
Pharmacy ClerkSee 11 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Dillon Companies
3.2
Pharmacy ClerkSee 11 salaries from all locations

$16

 / hr
Optumrx
3.6
Pharmacy ClerkSee 10 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Kinney Drugs
3.6
Pharmacy ClerkSee 8 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Albertsons Companies
3.4
Pharmacy ClerkSee 8 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Publix
3.8
Pharmacy ClerkSee 8 salaries from all locations

$16

 / hr
Henry Ford Health
3.7
Pharmacy ClerkSee 6 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
CVS Pharmacy
2.9
Pharmacy ClerkSee 6 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
The Cigna Group
3.5
Pharmacy ClerkSee 5 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services
2.7
Pharmacy ClerkSee 5 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
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Pharmacy Clerk Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 39 salaries reported$21/hr
Hy-Vee Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 33 salaries reported$16/hr
UnitedHealth Group Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 28 salaries reported$19/hr
CVS Health Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 25 salaries reported$17/hr
Rite Aid Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 24 salaries reported$16/hr
Walmart Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 24 salaries reported$16/hr
Giant Food Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 22 salaries reported$16/hr
Safeway Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 19 salaries reported$18/hr
Kroger Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 18 salaries reported$16/hr
Walgreens Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 15 salaries reported$16/hr
Thrifty White Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 11 salaries reported$17/hr
Dillon Companies Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 11 salaries reported$16/hr
Optumrx Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 10 salaries reported$17/hr
Kinney Drugs Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 8 salaries reported$17/hr
Albertsons Companies Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 8 salaries reported$18/hr
Publix Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 8 salaries reported$16/hr
Henry Ford Health Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 6 salaries reported$18/hr
CVS Pharmacy Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 6 salaries reported$17/hr
The Cigna Group Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 5 salaries reported$18/hr
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Pharmacy Clerk salaries - 5 salaries reported$18/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Pharmacy Clerk in United States

The top 3 paying industries for a Pharmacy Clerk in United States are Healthcare with a median total pay of $38,390, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $38,019 and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $34,115.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • HealthcareHealthcare$38,390

    6% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$38,019

    5% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$34,115

    6% Lower than other industries

Healthcare

Top paying companies in Healthcare for Pharmacy Clerk are Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealth Group, and Optum.

Kaiser PermanenteKaiser Permanente$43,700/yr
OptumOptum$40,229/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Base Pay | Additional Pay

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Submitted

Date or Time

Oncology Pharmacy Technician

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$24

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Pharmacy Technician

United States of America

 | <1 year

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Pharmacy Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Pharmacy Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$20

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Pharmacy Technician

United States of America

 | <1 year

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Certified Pharmacy Technician

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$35,300

/yr

$35K | $300

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday

Pharmacy Clerk pay FAQ

The average salary for a Pharmacy Clerk is $40,682 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 588 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Pharmacy Clerk employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Pharmacy Clerk in United States is $48,401 per year.

The lowest salary for a Pharmacy Clerk in United States is $34,330 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Pharmacy Clerk or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Pharmacy Clerk.

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