Nationally, the median is $100,000 — Australian Capital Territory sits $15,000 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Optometrist salary of $115,000 — after $25,288 income tax and $2,300 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
Reported total pay for Optometrist roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Bupa Optical★ 2.8 | $140,487 | $134,592 – $146,381 |
| Specsavers★ 3.4 | $117,500 | $85,000 – $130,000 |
| Personal Eyes★ 3.0 | $75,041 | $72,062 – $78,020 |
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.