Ophthalmologist Salary in the UK
£78,300
per year
per month
£4,500
per month
per year
Ophthalmologist - Average Salary
The average salary for an Ophthalmologist is £78,300 gross per year (£4,500 net per month), which is £48,700 (+165%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
An Ophthalmologist can expect an average starting salary of £37,200. The highest salaries can exceed £200,000.
An Ophthalmologist can expect an average starting salary of £37,200. The highest salaries can exceed £200,000.
£37,200
Low
£78,300
Average salary
£200,000
High
£2,400
Low
£4,500
Average salary
£9,750
High
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Ophthalmologist Salary Range
Ophthalmologist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Private Ophthalmologist | £92K/year | +17% |
| Consultant Ophthalmologist | £77K/year | -2% |
Ophthalmologist - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Ophthalmologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £39,700 gross per year. A mid career Ophthalmologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £75,400, while an experienced Ophthalmologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £123,800. Ophthalmologists with more than 20 years of experience earn £141,600 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Ophthalmologist
| Late Career | ▲ +81% |
| Experienced | ▲ +58% |
| Average Salary | £78,300/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -49% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
58%
58%
Male
42%
42%
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