Hiring a pharmacist: the market today
The short answer ·
383 open postings ask for a pharmacist as of Oct 10, 2026, from 61 employers. The median advertised pay is $144,184, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 203 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
383open postings
61employers hiring
$144,184median advertised pay
203new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-10
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 145 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a pharmacist?
Competitive. 61 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Veterans Health Administration with 44 open postings.
What should I pay a pharmacist?
Advertised pay centers on $144,184. Federal staff in series 0660 average $167,181 in actual pay.