Annual salaries range from £16,524 to £30,036. Below is the full range of pay both before and after tax:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tax | £16,524 (£1,377 p/mth) |
£21,948 (£1,829 p/mth) |
£30,036 (£2,503 p/mth) |
| Pre-tax Income Percentile | 24th | 44th | 65th |
| Post-tax | £14,772 (£1,231 p/mth) |
£18,456 (£1,538 p/mth) |
£23,952 (£1,996 p/mth) |
| Post-tax Income Percentile | 20th | 38th | 58th |
| Percentage Tax Deduction | 11% | 16% | 20% |
Distribution opticians generally work in a clinical or retail environment dedicated to the distribution of glasses, contact lenses and other visual aids. In this position, strong customer service skills are important so that customers can return to future services and present their business to knowledge.
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Below are the range of mortgages typically affordable for a single applicant dispensing optician:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| average gross salary | £16,521 | £21,949 | £30,030 |
| max mortgage | £74,345 | £98,771 | £135,135 |
| deposit paid | £8,261 | £10,975 | £15,015 |
| max purchase price | £82,606 | £109,746 | £150,150 |
| mortgage repayment p.mth (2.5%|25yr) | £337 | £448 | £613 |