Hiring a pharmacist: the market today
The short answer ·
446 open postings ask for a pharmacist as of Nov 11, 2026, from 74 employers. The median advertised pay is $146,698, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 227 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 126 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a pharmacist?
Competitive. 74 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Medical University Of South Carolina (Musc) with 42 open postings.
What should I pay a pharmacist?
Advertised pay centers on $146,698. Federal staff in series 0660 average $167,405 in actual pay.
Where is a pharmacist being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Florida (84), Texas (31) and Virginia (28). Together they hold 32% of its 446 open postings.
Who can help me hire a pharmacist?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.