Annual salaries range from £13,356 to £18,324. Below is the full range of pay both before and after tax:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tax | £13,356 (£1,113 p/mth) |
£16,116 (£1,343 p/mth) |
£18,324 (£1,527 p/mth) |
| Pre-tax Income Percentile | 10th | 22nd | 32nd |
| Post-tax | £12,624 (£1,052 p/mth) |
£14,496 (£1,208 p/mth) |
£15,996 (£1,333 p/mth) |
| Post-tax Income Percentile | 8th | 18th | 26th |
| Percentage Tax Deduction | 6% | 10% | 13% |
The optical assistant, also known as an optometrist assistant, is a medical assistant who assists optometrists in clinical and administrative work. They usually work in private practices, eye care clinics, or other establishments that provide eye care.
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Below are the range of mortgages typically affordable for a single applicant optical assistant:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| average gross salary | £13,361 | £16,121 | £18,326 |
| max mortgage | £60,125 | £72,545 | £82,467 |
| deposit paid | £6,681 | £8,061 | £9,163 |
| max purchase price | £66,806 | £80,606 | £91,630 |
| mortgage repayment p.mth (2.5%|25yr) | £273 | £329 | £374 |