How much does an optometrist make in the Philippines?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₱28,160 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,897
- Compared with the median pay in the Philippines
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where the Philippines ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $136,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $104,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $85,880 |
| 88. Tonga estimate | $6,046 |
| 89. Philippines estimate | $5,897 |
| 90. Cape Verde estimate | $5,559 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Dentist₱410,800
- Pharmacist₱374,200
- Public health inspector₱348,200
- Physical therapist₱307,600
- Dietitian₱304,300
- Speech therapist₱317,200
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified₱302,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in the Philippines?
The median gross salary is ₱28,160 a month, ₱337,900 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₱265,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₱395,300.
Which country pays an optometrist the most?
United States, with a median of $136,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an optometrist make more in the Philippines or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $5,897 in the Philippines, 23.2 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: ₱410,800 a year against ₱337,900 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate