Dispensing opticians vs Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors Salary (2025)

How do Dispensing opticians and Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Dispensing opticians earns £475 more per year (2% higher)

Dispensing opticians

£28,297
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricDispensing opticiansShopkeepers and Sales SupervisorsDifference
Median Annual£28,297£27,822+£475
Mean Annual£26,241£27,916-£1,675
Monthly£2,358£2,319+£39
Weekly£544£535+£9
Hourly£13.60£13.38+£0.22
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Dispensing opticians or a Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors?
A Dispensing opticians earns more. The median salary for a Dispensing opticians is £28,297, whilst a Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors earns £27,822 — a difference of £475 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Dispensing opticians and a Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors?
The difference is £475 per year. Dispensing opticians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Dispensing opticians or a Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors?
From a salary perspective, Dispensing opticians offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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