Dispensing opticians vs Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters Salary (2025)

How do Dispensing opticians and Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters earns £2,703 more per year (10% higher)

Dispensing opticians

£28,297
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricDispensing opticiansTyre, exhaust and windscreen fittersDifference
Median Annual£28,297£31,000-£2,703
Mean Annual£26,241£32,430-£6,189
Monthly£2,358£2,583-£225
Weekly£544£596-£52
Hourly£13.60£14.90-£1.30
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Dispensing opticians or a Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters?
A Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters earns more. The median salary for a Dispensing opticians is £28,297, whilst a Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters earns £31,000 — a difference of £2,703 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Dispensing opticians and a Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters?
The difference is £2,703 per year. Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Dispensing opticians or a Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters?
From a salary perspective, Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters 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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