Optician salary in Bristol
The average Optician salary in Bristol is £29,100 per year (£2,039/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £14.92/hr).
≈ £1,691 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £11.95/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Optician in Bristol (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,039 / month after tax
Hourly: £14.92/hr • Daily: £112/day
Market median for an established Optician in Bristol (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,567 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £19.44/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Optician specialists in Bristol (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Bristol
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Optician earning £29,100 takes home £2,039 net per month (or £471/week).
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Live Optician jobs in Bristol
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Warehouse Operative
£27,065Muller UK & Ireland • Bristol, South West England, BS11 0YW
Owner Van Drivers - FULL TIME - £230 Per Day
£45,718XLSS • Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AL
Store Manager
£27,500Shoe Zone • St. James, Bristol, BS1 3JR
Veterinary Nurse
£27,455PDSA • Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3JZ
Commercial Degree Apprentice
£43,682Coca-Cola Europacific Partners • Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6BJ
Senior Mechanical Engineer
£51,041Baker Hughes • Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 1RD
Frequently asked questions about Optician pay in Bristol
How much does a Optician earn in Bristol in 2026/27?
The average Optician salary in Bristol is £29,100 per year (or £14.92 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Optician roles start around £23,300 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £37,900 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Optician in Bristol after UK tax?
On a median Optician salary of £29,100 in Bristol, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,039 per month (approx. £471 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Optician in Bristol?
A mid-level Optician in Bristol earns an equivalent hourly rate of £14.92/hr (ranging from £11.95/hr for junior roles to £19.44/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £112 per day.
Is a Optician salary enough to live comfortably in Bristol?
With a net monthly income of £2,039 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,320 per month in Bristol, housing takes approximately 65% of a Optician's take-home pay — leaving £719 per month in disposable income.
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