How much does a Retail Pharmacist make?

Updated Oct 29, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$118K - $169K/yr
Base Pay
$113K - $161K/yr
Additional Pay
$5K - $9K/yr

$141K

/yr
$118K$169K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Retail Pharmacist is $140,952 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $134,767 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 $6,184 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 $118K-$169K/yr?

Top Paying Companies

For a Retail Pharmacist in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Retail Pharmacist in United States. Employers include Walmart, Kroger and CVS Health.

1
Walmart
Walmart
$155,007/yr
13K open jobs
See pay for all companies for a Retail Pharmacist in United StatesView data as table

Top Paying Companies

For Retail Pharmacist in United States

1Walmart$155,007
2Kroger$149,053
3CVS Health$142,686
4Rite Aid$135,708
5CVS Pharmacy$134,573
6Walgreens$132,184

What are total pay estimates for a Retail Pharmacist at different companies?

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Walgreens
3.1
Retail PharmacistSee 119 salaries from all locations

$132,184

 / yr
CVS Health
3.1
Retail PharmacistSee 70 salaries from all locations

$142,686

 / yr
Walmart
3.4
Retail PharmacistSee 25 salaries from all locations

$155,007

 / yr
Rite Aid
3.1
Retail PharmacistSee 17 salaries from all locations

$65

 / hr
Kroger
3.1
Retail PharmacistSee 12 salaries from all locations

$149,053

 / yr
CVS Pharmacy
2.9
Retail PharmacistSee 5 salaries from all locations

$64

 / hr
Walgreens Boots Alliance
3.1
Retail PharmacistSee 4 salaries from all locations

$142,702

 / yr

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Publix
3.8
Retail PharmacistSee 3 salaries from all locations

$65

 / hr
Hy-Vee
3.4
Retail PharmacistSee 3 salaries from all locations

$73

 / hr
Winn-Dixie
3.4
Retail PharmacistSee 2 salaries from all locations

$67

 / hr
Sam's Club
3.3
Retail PharmacistSee 2 salaries from all locations

$78

 / hr
Price Chopper Supermarkets (NY)
3.3
Retail PharmacistSee 2 salaries from all locations

$131,854

 / yr
Meijer
3.2
Retail PharmacistSee 2 salaries from all locations

$66

 / hr
Albertsons Companies
3.4
Retail PharmacistSee 2 salaries from all locations

$142,713

 / yr
Matsumoto Kiyoshi
5
Retail PharmacistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$10,808

 / mo
Target
3.5
Retail PharmacistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$141,969

 / yr
University Physicians Healthcare Hospital
2.7
Retail PharmacistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$133,195

 / yr
Dayton Children's Hospital
3.9
Retail PharmacistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$64

 / hr
Stop & Shop
3.2
Retail PharmacistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$70

 / hr
Omnicare
3.4
Retail PharmacistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$140,770

 / yr
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Retail Pharmacist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Walgreens Retail Pharmacist salaries - 119 salaries reported$132,184/yr
CVS Health Retail Pharmacist salaries - 70 salaries reported$142,686/yr
Walmart Retail Pharmacist salaries - 25 salaries reported$155,007/yr
Rite Aid Retail Pharmacist salaries - 17 salaries reported$65/hr
Kroger Retail Pharmacist salaries - 12 salaries reported$149,053/yr
CVS Pharmacy Retail Pharmacist salaries - 5 salaries reported$64/hr
Walgreens Boots Alliance Retail Pharmacist salaries - 4 salaries reported$142,702/yr
Publix Retail Pharmacist salaries - 3 salaries reported$65/hr
Hy-Vee Retail Pharmacist salaries - 3 salaries reported$73/hr
Winn-Dixie Retail Pharmacist salaries - 2 salaries reported$67/hr
Sam's Club Retail Pharmacist salaries - 2 salaries reported$78/hr
Price Chopper Supermarkets (NY) Retail Pharmacist salaries - 2 salaries reported$131,854/yr
Meijer Retail Pharmacist salaries - 2 salaries reported$66/hr
Albertsons Companies Retail Pharmacist salaries - 2 salaries reported$142,713/yr
Matsumoto Kiyoshi Retail Pharmacist salaries - 1 salaries reported$10,808/mo
Target Retail Pharmacist salaries - 1 salaries reported$141,969/yr
University Physicians Healthcare Hospital Retail Pharmacist salaries - 1 salaries reported$133,195/yr
Dayton Children's Hospital Retail Pharmacist salaries - 1 salaries reported$64/hr
Stop & Shop Retail Pharmacist salaries - 1 salaries reported$70/hr
Omnicare Retail Pharmacist salaries - 1 salaries reported$140,770/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Retail Pharmacist in United States

The top 2 paying industries for a Retail Pharmacist in United States are Healthcare with a median total pay of $142,686 and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $142,380.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • HealthcareHealthcare$142,686

    2% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$142,380

    2% Higher than other industries

Healthcare

The top paying company in Healthcare for Retail Pharmacist is CVS Health.

CVS HealthCVS Health$142,686/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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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Pharmacist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$109,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Pharmacist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Pharmacist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$70

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Pharmacist

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$164,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Clinical Consultant Pharmacist

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$140,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Pharmacist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$65

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Pharmacist

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$135,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Pharmacist

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$68

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday

Retail Pharmacist pay FAQ

The average salary for a Retail Pharmacist is $140,952 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 320 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Retail Pharmacist employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Retail Pharmacist in United States is $169,212 per year.

The lowest salary for a Retail Pharmacist in United States is $117,760 per year.

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

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