Optometrist salary in Cardiff
The average Optometrist salary in Cardiff is £43,200 per year (£2,885/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £22.15/hr).
≈ £2,369 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £17.74/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Optometrist in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,885 / month after tax
Hourly: £22.15/hr • Daily: £166/day
Market median for an established Optometrist in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,596 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £28.82/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Optometrist specialists in Cardiff (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Cardiff
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Optometrist earning £43,200 takes home £2,885 net per month (or £666/week).
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Live Optometrist jobs in Cardiff
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Social Work Assistant
£41,277Brackenberry • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Development Manager
£37,000Registered UK employer • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Paralegal
£31,075Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Claims Support Technician
£29,212Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
MINI Sales Executive
£30,391Sytner • Grangetown, Cardiff, CF10 5DW
Strategic Lead - Health and Education Systems
£51,600Sport Wales • Blackweir, Cardiff, CF11 9SW
Frequently asked questions about Optometrist pay in Cardiff
How much does a Optometrist earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?
The average Optometrist salary in Cardiff is £43,200 per year (or £22.15 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Optometrist roles start around £34,600 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £56,200 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Optometrist in Cardiff after UK tax?
On a median Optometrist salary of £43,200 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,885 per month (approx. £666 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 Optometrist in Cardiff?
A mid-level Optometrist in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £22.15/hr (ranging from £17.74/hr for junior roles to £28.82/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £166 per day.
Is a Optometrist salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?
With a net monthly income of £2,885 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 33% of a Optometrist's take-home pay — leaving £1,925 per month in disposable income.
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