Optician salary in Newcastle
The average Optician salary in Newcastle is £26,300 per year (£1,871/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £13.49/hr).
≈ £1,559 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £10.82/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Optician in Newcastle (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,871 / month after tax
Hourly: £13.49/hr • Daily: £101/day
Market median for an established Optician in Newcastle (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,345 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £17.54/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Optician specialists in Newcastle (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Newcastle
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Optician earning £26,300 takes home £1,871 net per month (or £432/week).
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Live Optician jobs in Newcastle
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1:1 Tutor
£62,400Vision for Education • Shieldfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8DX
Senior Care Assistant - Bank
£28,080Akari Care • Palmersville, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9EW
Warehouse Operative Days
£29,328The Job People • Knutton, Newcastle, ST5 9QD
Accounts Team - Future Opportunities
£40,257Seriös Group • Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2HL
Damp and Mould Diagnostic Officer
£34,107Aspire Housing • Porthill, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QY
Executive Administrative Assistant
£26,521RECOVERY CONNECTIONS • Fenham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 9LE
Frequently asked questions about Optician pay in Newcastle
How much does a Optician earn in Newcastle in 2026/27?
The average Optician salary in Newcastle is £26,300 per year (or £13.49 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Optician roles start around £21,100 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £34,200 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Optician in Newcastle after UK tax?
On a median Optician salary of £26,300 in Newcastle, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,871 per month (approx. £432 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 Newcastle?
A mid-level Optician in Newcastle earns an equivalent hourly rate of £13.49/hr (ranging from £10.82/hr for junior roles to £17.54/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £101 per day.
Is a Optician salary enough to live comfortably in Newcastle?
With a net monthly income of £1,871 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £880 per month in Newcastle, housing takes approximately 47% of a Optician's take-home pay — leaving £991 per month in disposable income.
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