{"id":33255,"date":"2026-10-02T08:14:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T08:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/?p=33255"},"modified":"2026-10-02T08:22:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T08:22:04","slug":"pharmacist-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/pharmacist-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Pharmacist in Australia 2026: Salary, Registration Requirements, OPRA Pathway &#038; Jobs for Overseas Graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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<p>There is huge demand for pharmacists in Australia, and the paycheck is also very good. If you are an international pharmacist from the Knowledge Stream, then you have to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/opra-exam-preparation-course\/\">OPRA Exam<\/a>. After passing this exam, you have to complete the internship and pass the Intern Written and Oral exams to become a registered pharmacist in Australia.<\/p>\r\n      <p>Australia offers strong pay and steady demand for pharmacists. Yet the road to registration has many steps. Overseas graduates deal with two bodies. The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) assesses your qualifications. The Pharmacy Board of Australia, working through AHPRA, grants registration. This guide uses official sources. In this blog, we will explain everything.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_Pharmacist_earn_in_Australia\"><\/span>How much does a Pharmacist earn in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>A pharmacist's career has good earning potential. If you are a registered pharmacist in Australia, then it is life-changing for you financially. Here is the average pharmacist salary in Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"ee-table-wrap\">\r\n      <table>\r\n        <thead><tr><th>Source<\/th><th>Reported Average<\/th><th>Link<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>SEEK Career Advice<\/td><td>$95,000\u2013$115,000\/yr<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seek.com.au\/career-advice\/role\/pharmacist\/salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">seek.com.au\/career-advice\/role\/pharmacist\/salary<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Indeed, Australia<\/td><td>$60.25\/hour<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/au.indeed.com\/career\/pharmacist\/salaries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">au.indeed.com\/career\/pharmacist\/salaries<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>ERI<\/td><td>$172,963\/yr<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.erieri.com\/salary\/job\/pharmacist\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">erieri.com\/salary\/job\/pharmacist\/australia<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>SalaryExpert<\/td><td>$173,522\/yr<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salaryexpert.com\/salary\/job\/pharmacist\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">salaryexpert.com\/salary\/job\/pharmacist\/australia<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Factors affecting pharmacist salary in Australia<\/h3>\r\n    <p>These are the factors that affect the pharmacist paycheck in Australia.<\/p>\r\n    <ul class=\"ee-check\">\r\n      <li>Experience level<\/li>\r\n      <li>Job role<\/li>\r\n      <li>Work location<\/li>\r\n      <li>Industry or setting<\/li>\r\n      <li>Level of responsibility<\/li>\r\n      <li>Qualifications and skills<\/li>\r\n      <li>Working hours and shifts<\/li>\r\n      <li>Employer and pay structure<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n    <!-- CTA 1 -->\r\n    <div class=\"ee-cta\">\r\n      <p>Start your journey to becoming a <span>registered pharmacist in Australia<\/span>.<\/p>\r\n      <a class=\"ee-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/contact\/\">Talk to Our OPRA Experts<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_eligible_for_the_OPRA_pathway\"><\/span>Who is eligible for the OPRA pathway?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>A student who is from the Knowledge Stream category can take the <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/opra-exam-preparation-course\/\">OPRA exam<\/a>. Here are some points to check:<\/p>\r\n    <ul class=\"ee-check\">\r\n      <li>Your degree was not completed in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, or the USA.<\/li>\r\n      <li>4 years\u2019 full-time academic study, if completed after 1 January 2006, OR<\/li>\r\n      <li>3 years\u2019 full-time academic study, if completed before 1 January 2006.<\/li>\r\n      <li>The course must cover pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Proof of registration is optional.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <p>Pharmacists from Canada, Ireland, the UK, and the USA follow the Competency Stream instead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_OPRA_pathway_cost\"><\/span>What does the OPRA pathway cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>OPRA exam cost is divided into three parts, and here they are.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-table-wrap\">\r\n      <table>\r\n        <thead><tr><th>Stage<\/th><th>Official Fee (AUD)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>Eligibility Check<\/td><td>$810<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>OPRA Exam Registration<\/td><td>$2,245<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Skills Assessment Outcome<\/td><td>$300<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p>Budget extra for NAATI translations, English tests, and travel. The eligibility check takes about five working days. Allow up to four weeks. It never expires.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-note\">\r\n      <p style=\"margin:0\">Pay only through the APC Candidate Portal. Read APC's guide to common scams. Use an OMARA-registered migration agent if you need one.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_OPRA_Exam_dates\"><\/span>What are the OPRA Exam dates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>In 2026, the last <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/opra-exam-preparation-course\/\">OPRA exam<\/a> is in November; that\u2019s why we have mentioned the 2027 OPRA exam Dates so you can register earlier and start preparation.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-table-wrap\">\r\n      <table>\r\n        <thead><tr><th>Registration period<\/th><th>Exam dates<\/th><th>Results<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>18 Aug \u2013 19 Oct 2026<\/td><td>23\u201325 Nov 2026<\/td><td>22 Dec 2026<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>19 Jan \u2013 22 Feb 2027<\/td><td>22\u201324 Mar 2027<\/td><td>6 May 2027<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>11 May \u2013 28 Jun 2027<\/td><td>26\u201328 Jul 2027<\/td><td>9 Sep 2027<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>14 Sep \u2013 11 Oct 2027<\/td><td>8\u201310 Nov 2027<\/td><td>23 Dec 2027<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p>The exam is computer-delivered, with 120 multiple-choice questions in 2.5 hours. Registration closes about one month before exam day. Late entries are refused. You may re-sit as often as needed, paying the full fee each time. Results show pass or fail only.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <!-- CTA 2 -->\r\n    <div class=\"ee-cta\">\r\n      <p>Planning for the <span>November 2026 or 2027 OPRA exam<\/span>? Start preparing today.<\/p>\r\n      <a class=\"ee-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/contact\/\">Book a Free Consultation<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_pharmacist_internship_work\"><\/span>How does the pharmacist internship work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Positions are earned, so you must secure your own internship. Follow these steps:<\/p>\r\n    <ol>\r\n      <li>Find a practice site and an approved preceptor.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Get provisional registration and your supervised practice approved by the Board.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Enrol in an APC-accredited Intern Training Program.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Complete at least 1,575 supervised hours, per the Pharmacy Board.<\/li>\r\n      <li>After 75% of your hours, sit the written and oral exams.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Pass both exams within 18 months of each other.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Then apply for general registration.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ol>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_full_pathway_to_becoming_a_pharmacist_in_Australia\"><\/span>What is the full pathway to becoming a pharmacist in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Here below, we have prepared the full process to become a registered pharmacist in Australia. 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Our passing rate is 94% in the OPRA exam every year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <!-- CTA 3 -->\r\n    <div class=\"ee-cta\">\r\n      <p>Join the students who pass with a <span>94% success rate<\/span>.<\/p>\r\n      <a class=\"ee-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/contact\/\">Contact Elite Expertise<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"ee-takeaways\">\r\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n      <ul class=\"ee-check\">\r\n        <li>The salary and lifestyle of a pharmacist in Australia are very good.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Knowledge Stream candidates are eligible to take the OPRA exam pathway.<\/li>\r\n        <li>It is better that you confirm your OPRA exam cost through the official website in case of changes.<\/li>\r\n        <li>The final OPRA exam for 2026 is scheduled for November, after which you can sit for this exam in 2027.<\/li>\r\n        <li>In Australia, pharmacist internship must be completed under a registered pharmacist.<\/li>\r\n        <li>Learn the full process to become a registered pharmacist in Australia.<\/li>\r\n        <li>After passing the OPRA exam, you can apply for a visa easily.<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-faq\">\r\n      <div class=\"ee-faq-item\">\r\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"ee-faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Can I sit OPRA more than once?<\/button>\r\n        <div class=\"ee-faq-a\"><p>Yes, you may re-sit as many times as needed. 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