What is the typical salary for a Optometrist in the UK?

Based on 13 current UK Optometrist vacancies, salaries typically range from £55,000 to £70,000 per year, with a median of £62,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Optometrist jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Optometrist staff are Cork, Loanhead, St Ives, Brightlingsea, SG1.

Optometrist Jobs

Q: How many Optometrist jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 26 live Optometrist vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 26 live Optometrist vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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Optometrist salary in the UK

£55,000 – £70,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 13 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£62,000

Median pay

Per year

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Optometrist listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Optometrists right now

Optometrist in Cork Optometrist in Loanhead Optometrist in St Ives Optometrist in Brightlingsea Optometrist in SG1

Optometrist

Purely Recruitment Solutions

Oxford, Oxfordshire Permanent

Optometrist. Oxford. 4 days minimum - Option for 4.5 or 5 days. Permanent. Salary is dependent on experience. We are recruiting...

13 hours ago View Apply →

Optometrist

Zest Business Group

St Ives, Cambridgeshire Permanent £50000 - £60000/annum

Optometrist Jobs in St Ives, Cambridgeshire | Independent Opticians | £50,000 to £60,000. Full or Part Time | 30 Minute Tests |...

12 days ago View Apply →

Optometrist

Zest Business Group

Chichester, West Sussex Permanent £60000 - £70000/annum Pro Rata

Optometrist Jobs - Independent Opticians, Chichester. 60-70K. Zest Optical are currently working with a long-established...

12 days ago View Apply →

Optometrist

Zest Business Group

Durham, County Durham Permanent £50000 - £65000/annum

Optometrist Jobs - Independent Opticians, Durham. Key Details. Full Time working 5 days a week. Working across 2 independent...

12 days ago View Apply →

Optometrist (Clinical Development Lead)

Zest Business Group

Nationwide Contract £350 - £500/day Potential for Equity

Clinical Development Lead - Domiciliary Optometrist (GOC-Registered. Sector: Domiciliary Eyecare & Optometry. Location: South...

16 days ago View Apply →

Locum Optometrist

Zest Business Group

Sutton, London Permanent £275 - £325/day

Locum Optometrist - Sutton, London - New Store Opening (Late-2026. Location: Sutton, London. Salary: Competitive Day Rate. Job...

19 days ago View Apply →