Optometrist Salary in United Kingdom
Optometrists examine eyes, diagnose vision problems, and prescribe corrective lenses. The United Kingdom median is $190,096 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is GBP). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies
National median
$190,096
per year
Monthly (national)
$15,797
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$190,096
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$91.39
varies by city
Optometrist salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $190,096 | $15,797 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $190,096 | $15,797 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $190,096 | $15,797 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $190,096 | $15,797 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $190,096 | $15,797 | 0% |
| London, England | $148,596 | $12,450 | -22% |
| Bristol, England | $102,411 | $8,568 | -46% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $101,340 | $8,434 | -47% |
| Manchester, England | $98,261 | $8,166 | -48% |
| Birmingham, England | $95,182 | $7,898 | -50% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $91,434 | $7,631 | -52% |
| Leeds, England | $90,764 | $7,631 | -52% |
Optometrist salary in other countries
United States
Canada
Australia
Germany
France
Netherlands
Switzerland
Singapore
India
Japan
South Korea
Poland
Brazil
United Arab Emirates
Mexico
Ireland
Spain
Italy
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Belgium
Austria
Portugal
Finland
China
Hong Kong
New Zealand
Indonesia
Philippines
Vietnam
Thailand
Malaysia
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Argentina
Colombia
South AfricaRelated Healthcare salaries in United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a optometrist make in United Kingdom?
- The national median optometrist salary in United Kingdom is about £142,000 per year (£11,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £67,800 to £142,000.
- Which United Kingdom city pays optometrists the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £142,000 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays optometrists the least?
- Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £67,800 per year for a optometrist.
- What is the typical salary range for a optometrist in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, optometrist pay commonly spans from about £47,900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £188,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have optometrist salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes optometrist pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is optometrist in demand in United Kingdom?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.