Optometrist salary in Edinburgh
The average Optometrist salary in Edinburgh is £46,400 per year (£3,077/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £23.79/hr).
≈ £2,519 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £19.03/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Optometrist in Edinburgh (0–2 years experience).
≈ £3,077 / month after tax
Hourly: £23.79/hr • Daily: £178/day
Market median for an established Optometrist in Edinburgh (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,794 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £30.92/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Optometrist specialists in Edinburgh (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Edinburgh
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Optometrist earning £46,400 takes home £3,077 net per month (or £710/week).
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Live Optometrist jobs in Edinburgh
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Mental Health Officer - Waverley Court - 16866_1793105912
£47,639City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SA
Data Engineer - Waverley Court - 17047_1793107221
£47,639City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SA
Investigating Officer - Waverley Court - 17058_1792684254
£47,639CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SD
Engineering Supervisor
£27,852Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH1 2HD
Social Worker (Children's Services) - Waverley Court - 16938_1792421008
£40,501City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SD
Chef
£29,778Côte • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH2 1LH
Frequently asked questions about Optometrist pay in Edinburgh
How much does a Optometrist earn in Edinburgh in 2026/27?
The average Optometrist salary in Edinburgh is £46,400 per year (or £23.79 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Optometrist roles start around £37,100 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £60,300 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Optometrist in Edinburgh after UK tax?
On a median Optometrist salary of £46,400 in Edinburgh, your estimated net take-home pay is £3,077 per month (approx. £710 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 Edinburgh?
A mid-level Optometrist in Edinburgh earns an equivalent hourly rate of £23.79/hr (ranging from £19.03/hr for junior roles to £30.92/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £178 per day.
Is a Optometrist salary enough to live comfortably in Edinburgh?
With a net monthly income of £3,077 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,280 per month in Edinburgh, housing takes approximately 42% of a Optometrist's take-home pay — leaving £1,797 per month in disposable income.
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