Optometrists Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£40,001
per year
Hourly Rate
£19.23
per hour
Mean Salary
£45,710
per year
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £40,001 |
| Monthly | £3,333 |
| Fortnightly | £1,539 |
| Weekly | £769 |
| Daily | £154 |
| Hourly | £19.23 |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Optometrists in the UK is £40,001, equating to £3,333 per month or £19.23 per hour.
Optometrists is an above-average paying occupation in the UK. The median salary of £40,001 is comfortably above the overall median.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Optometrists salary in the UK?
The median Optometrists salary in the United Kingdom is £40,001 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Optometrists earn per hour?
A Optometrists earns approximately £19.23 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Optometrists?
A Optometrists earns approximately £3,333 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Optometrists a well-paid job in the UK?
Optometrists is an above-average paying occupation in the UK. The median salary of £40,001 is comfortably above the overall median.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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