Pharmacist Salary in Philadelphia, PA
Pharmacists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area earn a median $148,740 a year — 6% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $108,363 take-home, or $9,030 a month.
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- Federal income tax$24,432
- Social Security (6.2%)$9,222
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,157
- Pennsylvania income tax$4,566
- Take-home pay$108,363
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 3.07% state
Living in Philadelphia? City residents also pay Philadelphia’s Resident Wage Tax — about $5,563 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $102,801 ($8,567 a month). Choose “Philadelphia” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro spans Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Pharmacist pay by experience in Philadelphia, PA
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $119,840 | $57.62 | $89,458 | $7,455 |
| 25th percentile | $133,390 | $64.13 | $98,343 | $8,195 |
| Median (50th) | $148,740 | $71.51 | $108,363 | $9,030 |
| 75th percentile | $158,840 | $76.37 | $114,957 | $9,580 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $167,270 | $80.42 | $120,460 | $10,038 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Pennsylvania resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $148,740 buys in Philadelphia, PA
Prices in Philadelphia, PA are 2.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.13× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median pharmacist's $108,363 take-home pay has the buying power of $105,665 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Pharmacist jobs are about as common in Philadelphia, PA as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.08).
Best-paying cities for pharmacists, adjusted for cost of living
Philadelphia, PA ranks #10 of 29 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte, NC | $150,580 | $108,688 | $111,649 |
| 2 | Cleveland, OH | $140,690 | $104,341 | $111,092 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $162,870 | $122,588 | $110,307 |
| 4 | Nashville, TN | $137,590 | $105,309 | $109,312 |
| 5 | Kansas City, MO | $139,460 | $100,970 | $109,106 |
| 6 | Cincinnati, OH | $140,200 | $104,020 | $109,069 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $140,470 | $107,277 | $108,768 |
| 8 | Denver, CO | $157,890 | $112,945 | $106,772 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $148,740 | $108,363 | $105,665 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 29 metros →
About the job: pharmacists
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.2% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Pharmacist salaries elsewhere in Pennsylvania
- Pittsburgh, PA — $134,180
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Philadelphia, PA?
The median pharmacist salary in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $148,740 a year, or about $71.51 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $133,390 and $158,840.
What is a pharmacist’s take-home pay in Philadelphia, PA?
On the median $148,740 salary, a single filer living in Pennsylvania takes home about $108,363 a year ($9,030 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $4,566 in Pennsylvania taxes in 2026.
Is Philadelphia, PA a good place to work as a pharmacist?
Pay here is 6% above the national median of $140,910. Local prices are 2.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $105,665 would in a typical U.S. city. Philadelphia, PA ranks #10 of 29 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Philadelphia, PA?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Philadelphia, PA is $1,520 a month ($1,810 for two bedrooms) — 17% of a median pharmacist’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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