Dispensing opticians Salary in West Midlands
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£29,638
Mean
£31,930
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £29,638 |
| Mean | £31,930 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£603
Mean £640
Hourly
£19.05
Mean £19.32
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £603 | £640 |
| Hourly | £19.05 | £19.32 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in West Midlands is £2,484/month. Dispensing opticians earn 1% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Health and social work sector are £630/week. Earnings grew +5.1% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Employment patterns
- 64% of Dispensing opticians work full-time (national average)
- 100.0% of employees have permanent contracts (national average)
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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