Dispensing opticians vs Street cleaners Salary (2025)

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

Dispensing opticians earns £2,713 more per year (11% higher)

Dispensing opticians

£28,297
per year
vs

Street cleaners

£25,584
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricDispensing opticiansStreet cleanersDifference
Median Annual£28,297£25,584+£2,713
Mean Annual£26,241£23,643+£2,598
Monthly£2,358£2,132+£226
Weekly£544£492+£52
Hourly£13.60£12.30+£1.30
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Dispensing opticians or a Street cleaners?
A Dispensing opticians earns more. The median salary for a Dispensing opticians is £28,297, whilst a Street cleaners earns £25,584 — a difference of £2,713 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Dispensing opticians and a Street cleaners?
The difference is £2,713 per year. Dispensing opticians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Dispensing opticians or a Street cleaners?
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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