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Optometrist Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 5,710 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£56,620 - £65,000
Median salary
£56,620 - £65,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£40k
25th percentile£49k
Median£57k
75th percentile£65k
90th percentile£75k

50% of professionals earn between £49,400 - £65,000 GBP

The median salary is £56,620

Top cities

London209 job openings
Edinburgh77 job openings
Colchester52 job openings
Dundee52 job openings
Exeter52 job openings
Glasgow45 job openings
Swansea40 job openings
Royston35 job openings
Bournemouth31 job openings
Ashford30 job openings
Carlisle28 job openings
Southampton28 job openings
Cheltenham24 job openings
Eastbourne21 job openings
Gosport21 job openings
Taunton21 job openings
Bristol20 job openings
Cwmbran20 job openings
Galashiels20 job openings

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Optometrist

5,710 job openings

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The average salary for a Optometrist in United Kingdom is GBP 56,620 - GBP 65,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 60,810 per year, based on 5,710 active job listings.

The cities with the most Optometrist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Edinburgh, Colchester, Dundee, Exeter. London leads with 209 job openings.

Explore 5,710 Optometrist job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.