Optometrist salary in Sheffield
The average Optometrist salary in Sheffield is £42,800 per year (£2,861/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £21.95/hr).
≈ £2,345 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £17.54/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Optometrist in Sheffield (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,861 / month after tax
Hourly: £21.95/hr • Daily: £165/day
Market median for an established Optometrist in Sheffield (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,567 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £28.51/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Optometrist specialists in Sheffield (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Sheffield
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Optometrist earning £42,800 takes home £2,861 net per month (or £660/week).
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Live Optometrist jobs in Sheffield
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Primary Care Key Account Manager
£26,814IQVIA • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
M and E Project Manager
£45,000VERTEC SERVICES Ltd • Heeley, Sheffield, S8 9FR
Motor Vehicle Technician - Renault
£45,000Stoneacre • Walkley, Sheffield, S6 2FU
Kitchen Assistant
£28,490Bupa • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9PY
Mixed Associate Dentist
£130,000Medmatch • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
Support and Early Interventions Officer
£13,374Victim Support • Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4PQ
Frequently asked questions about Optometrist pay in Sheffield
How much does a Optometrist earn in Sheffield in 2026/27?
The average Optometrist salary in Sheffield is £42,800 per year (or £21.95 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Optometrist roles start around £34,200 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £55,600 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Optometrist in Sheffield after UK tax?
On a median Optometrist salary of £42,800 in Sheffield, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,861 per month (approx. £660 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 Sheffield?
A mid-level Optometrist in Sheffield earns an equivalent hourly rate of £21.95/hr (ranging from £17.54/hr for junior roles to £28.51/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £165 per day.
Is a Optometrist salary enough to live comfortably in Sheffield?
With a net monthly income of £2,861 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £890 per month in Sheffield, housing takes approximately 31% of a Optometrist's take-home pay — leaving £1,971 per month in disposable income.
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