Optometrists vs Personal assistants and other secretaries Salary (2025)

How do Optometrists and Personal assistants and other secretaries salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Optometrists earns £14,537 more per year (57% higher)

Optometrists

£40,001
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricOptometristsPersonal assistants and other secretariesDifference
Median Annual£40,001£25,464+£14,537
Mean Annual£45,710£26,205+£19,505
Monthly£3,333£2,122+£1,211
Weekly£769£490+£279
Hourly£19.23£12.24+£6.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Optometrists or a Personal assistants and other secretaries?
A Optometrists earns more. The median salary for a Optometrists is £40,001, whilst a Personal assistants and other secretaries earns £25,464 — a difference of £14,537 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Optometrists and a Personal assistants and other secretaries?
The difference is £14,537 per year. Optometrists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Optometrists or a Personal assistants and other secretaries?
From a salary perspective, Optometrists 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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