How much does an optician make in the United Kingdom?
£28,540a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,379 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,006
- Equals
- $38,200
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $76,320 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,020 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $59,390 |
| 13. Germany | $41,440 |
| 14. United Kingdom | $38,200 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $37,510 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist£25,740
- Health records clerk£30,980
- Community health worker£30,580
- Therapy assistant£27,890
- Medical assistant£23,780
- Quality inspector£39,100
- Paramedic£46,790
- Health screener£29,990
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,379 a month, £28,540 a year.
Which country pays an optician the most?
United States, with a median of $47,260 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an optician make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $38,200 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
An optician: £28,540 a year against £25,740 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate