Top 5 Highest Paying Countries For Pharmacists

Curating this list, the highest-paying countries for pharmacists, we distinguished the countries with the highest demand for pharmacists and then made a list for 10  countries with the average salaries for pharmacists. Of those 10, the 5 with the highest salaries were selected and have been ranked.

Top 5 Highest Paying Countries For Pharmacists

5. Norway
Average Salary: $90,610

To practice as a pharmacist in Norway, you want a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Pharmacy, equivalent to Norwegian standards. After obtaining your degree, you must apply for authorization from the Norwegian Directorate of Health. Additionally, you typically require a residence permit, unless you’re an EU/EEA/EFTA resident, in which case registration with the police suffices. Proficiency in the Norwegian language is often necessary for pharmacy work in Norway, and pharmacists from non-EU/EEC countries may have to finish national courses and pass relevant tests. It is one of the highest-paying countries for pharmacists in Europe.

4. Belgium
Average Salary: $91,219

Belgium is home to prestigious pharmaceutical companies like UCB S.A, Janssen Pharmaceutica, and GSK plc (NYSE:GSK) that give ample open positions. Belgium’s central location in Europe also benefits its part in the pharmaceutical sector. Belgium is one of the highest-paying countries for data scientists.

3. New Zealand
Average Salary: $91,458

To turn into a pharmacist in New Zealand, one has to finish a Bachelor of Pharmacy from a perceived university like the University of Auckland or the University of Otago, trailed by a one-year internship in a hospital or community pharmacy. The following stage is to register with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand to practice as a licensed pharmacist. New Zealand is one of the highest-paying countries for pharmacists.

2. Canada
Average Salary: $98,742

To turn into a licensed pharmacist in Canada, you really want a pharmacy degree from a Canadian university, pass the PEBC national board examination (except in Québec), and gain practical experience through an internship, all the while demonstrating familiarity with English or French. Licensing is regulated provincially, and international pharmacy graduates have specific pathways through programs like the International Pharmacy Graduate Program and the International Pharmacy Bridging Program. It is a country with a popularity for pharmacists as well as the best country for pharmacist immigration.

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1. Australia
Average Salary: $99,174

To turn into a registered pharmacist in Australia, individuals must finish an accredited university pharmacy degree with prerequisites in subjects like Biology and Chemistry. After graduation, students complete an intern training program and pass the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s registration exam to become qualified for general registration as pharmacists. International practitioners may also have to register and go through further examination. Australia is one of the best countries for pharmacists to work for.

Written by Ghana Education News Editorial Staff

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