How Much Does a Pharmacist Make in the United States in 2026? (Hourly & After-Tax Salary)
Median Annual & Hourly Wage in the United States
$136,030/yr ($65.40/hr · $103,730 After-Tax)
Entry-Level (25th Pct)$106,100 ($51.01/hr)
Experienced (90th Pct)$183,640 ($88.29/hr)
Bi-Weekly Net Paycheck$3,989.60
Overtime Rate (1.5x)$98.10/hr
Gross vs. Net After-Tax Pay by Experience Level (2026)
| Level | Hourly | Gross Annual | Federal + FICA + State Tax | Net Take-Home | Bi-Weekly Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $51.01/hr | $106,100 | −$23,072.65 | $83,027.35 | $3,193.36 |
| Median (Mid-Career) | $65.40/hr | $136,030 | −$32,300.50 | $103,729.50 | $3,989.60 |
| Senior / Top 10% | $88.29/hr | $183,640 | −$46,901.58 | $136,738.42 | $5,259.17 |
Compare Wage Across All 50 U.S. States
Texas ($64.09/hr)California ($77.17/hr)Florida ($62.13/hr)New York ($75.86/hr)Illinois ($67.36/hr)Arizona ($63.44/hr)New Jersey ($73.25/hr)Georgia ($62.78/hr)North Carolina ($62.13/hr)Washington ($75.21/hr)Pennsylvania ($64.75/hr)Ohio ($61.48/hr)Nevada ($64.09/hr)Colorado ($69.32/hr)Virginia ($68.67/hr)Massachusetts ($76.52/hr)Michigan ($62.78/hr)Tennessee ($60.17/hr)Indiana ($60.82/hr)Maryland ($70.63/hr)Minnesota ($68.02/hr)Missouri ($60.17/hr)Wisconsin ($63.44/hr)Oregon ($68.67/hr)Connecticut ($72.59/hr)Utah ($63.44/hr)South Carolina ($59.51/hr)Alabama ($57.55/hr)Louisiana ($58.21/hr)Kentucky ($58.21/hr)Oklahoma ($58.21/hr)Kansas ($60.17/hr)Iowa ($60.82/hr)New Mexico ($60.17/hr)Arkansas ($56.90/hr)Mississippi ($55.59/hr)Nebraska ($61.48/hr)Idaho ($60.82/hr)Hawaii ($70.63/hr)New Hampshire ($67.36/hr)Maine ($62.13/hr)Rhode Island ($66.71/hr)Montana ($60.17/hr)Delaware ($66.05/hr)South Dakota ($59.51/hr)North Dakota ($62.13/hr)Alaska ($71.29/hr)Vermont ($64.09/hr)West Virginia ($56.24/hr)Wyoming ($62.13/hr)