Optical Salary Guide Australia 2026
Based on 30 job listings • trending_up Up 6% this month
The middle 50% of earners fall between A$55,000 and A$93,602 per year, a 52% spread around the median.
The number of salary-advertised Optical listings has grown 6% month-on-month. Salaries vary notably across Australia, with Adelaide leading at A$89,408 per year while Perth sits at A$57,055. Specsavers, Australian College of Optometry and Vision Australia are among the top hirers for Optical, offering 14 roles combined.
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Salary Distribution
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Salaries by City
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About this data
- Based on 30 listings with advertised salaries.
- Salaries normalised to annual equivalents.
- Median represents the 50th percentile of advertised pay.
- Data refreshed daily from active job listings.