Optometrists salary in United Kingdom
Full-time average annual pay in United Kingdom
£38,743
Based on ~14,000 employees · 2025 · moderate suppression
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£38,743
Mean
£44,097
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £38,743 |
| Mean | £44,097 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means the source withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See full methodology →
Take-home pay estimate
Tax year 2025/26£
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £3,229 | £38,743 |
| Income tax | £436 | £5,235 |
| National Insurance | £174 | £2,094 |
| Take-home pay | £2,618 | £31,415 |
Estimate only · 2025/26 HMRC rates · Standard tax code · No pension contribution · Not financial or tax advice
How the figures are sourced
Data sources: Official UK earnings data (2025 provisional)(opens in new tab)
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