Optometrists Salary in South West
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£53,939
Mean
£54,960
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £53,939 |
| Mean | £54,960 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£1,052
Mean £1,057
Hourly
£26.65
Mean £29.41
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £1,052 | £1,057 |
| Hourly | £26.65 | £29.41 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in South West is £2,498/month. Optometrists earn 80% above 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
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£53,939
Female
£52,640
Mean annual pay
All employees
£54,960
Female
£54,942
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £53,939 | £52,640 |
| Mean | £54,960 | £54,942 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£50,917
Full-time (mean)
£54,152
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £50,917 |
| Mean | £54,152 |
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