Annual salaries range from £13,584 to £20,232. Below is the full range of pay both before and after tax:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tax | £13,584 (£1,132 p/mth) |
£15,600 (£1,300 p/mth) |
£20,232 (£1,686 p/mth) |
| Pre-tax Income Percentile | 11th | 20th | 39th |
| Post-tax | £12,768 (£1,064 p/mth) |
£14,136 (£1,178 p/mth) |
£17,292 (£1,441 p/mth) |
| Post-tax Income Percentile | 9th | 16th | 33rd |
| Percentage Tax Deduction | 6% | 9% | 15% |
The optical distributors interpret different optical prescriptions and adapt to the frame and the lens. Their responsibilities are to discuss glasses needs with the client and help them choose the appropriate frame to meet prescription requirements.
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Below are the range of mortgages typically affordable for a single applicant optical dispenser:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| average gross salary | £13,582 | £15,597 | £20,229 |
| max mortgage | £61,119 | £70,187 | £91,031 |
| deposit paid | £6,791 | £7,799 | £10,115 |
| max purchase price | £67,910 | £77,986 | £101,146 |
| mortgage repayment p.mth (2.5%|25yr) | £277 | £318 | £413 |