Joint Statement – Boots and PDA Union
Trainee Pharmacist Pay Increase Effective 1st April 2026
Boots and the PDA Union are pleased to confirm that, following review and agreement, Trainee Pharmacist salaries will increase effective from 1st April 2026.
- The new pay rate for Trainee Pharmacists will be £30,000*, equivalent to £15.34 per hour
- This increase applies to all zones where Trainee Pharmacists are employed.
We are committed to ensuring that our pay remains competitive and reflective of the valuable contribution that Trainee Pharmacists make across all locations.
The increase will be applied centrally from the effective date.
*Based on 37.5hrs/week
Learn more:
- Joint statement on Foundation Trainee pay rates 2025
- Joint statement on Foundation Trainee pay rates 2024
- Joint statement on Foundation Trainee pay rates 2023
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