Optometrist Salary in Cardiff, uk

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Optometrist in Cardiff, UK is £43,210, with an hourly rate of £21, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £29,278 to £55,530, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £29,278

50TH(Median) £43,210

75TH £55,530

Optometrist Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Optometrist Salary	£29,278	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Optometrist Salary	£43,210	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Optometrist Salary	£55,530	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Optometrist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£29,278

Average £43,210/year

£55,530

£2,440

Average £3,601/month

£4,627

£563

Average £831/week

£1,068

£14

Average £21/hour

£27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£55,530	£4,627	£1,068	£27
Average	£43,210	£3,601	£831	£21
25th Percentile	£29,278	£2,440	£563	£14

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Optometrist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Optometrist is about £43,210 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £21, a monthly salary of about £3,601, and a weekly pay of around £831. Click the switch button below to see more details about Optometrist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Optometrists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Optometrist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £31,150 - £39,675, while Intermediate make £32,397 - £40,715, Senior earn £39,051 - £46,336, Specialist earn £44,497 - £51,669, Expert can reach £45,417 - £52,772 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Optometrist	£36,972
Intermediate Level Optometrist	£38,012
Senior Level Optometrist	£44,130
Specialist Level Optometrist	£49,278
Expert Level Optometrist	£50,198

Entry Level	14%
Intermediate Level	12%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	14%
Expert Level	16%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Optometrist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Optometrist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £46,479 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £43,356, and Manchester pays around £41,252 annually.