Optometrist Salary in the UK
£54,300
per year
per month
£3,340
per month
per year
Optometrist - Average Salary
The average salary for an Optometrist is £54,300 gross per year (£3,340 net per month), which is £24,700 (+83%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
An Optometrist can expect an average starting salary of £25,800. The highest salaries can exceed £90,000.
An Optometrist can expect an average starting salary of £25,800. The highest salaries can exceed £90,000.
£25,800
Low
£54,300
Average salary
£90,000
High
£1,760
Low
£3,340
Average salary
£5,060
High
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Optometrist Salary Range
Optometrist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant Optometrist | £71K/year | +31% |
| Newly Qualified Optometrist | £28K/year | -49% |
Optometrist - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Optometrist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £32,700 gross per year. A mid career Optometrist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £51,200, while an experienced Optometrist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £67,900. Optometrists with more than 20 years of experience earn £72,600 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Optometrist
| Late Career | ▲ +34% |
| Experienced | ▲ +25% |
| Average Salary | £54,300/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -6% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -40% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
60%
60%
Male
40%
40%
Optometrist - Related Salaries
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