Nationally, the median is $100,000 — New South Wales sits $5,000 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Optometrist salary of $95,000 — after $19,288 income tax and $1,900 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★ 4.0 | $129,071 | $123,614 – $134,527 |
| Bailey Nelson★ 3.6 | $118,250 | $112,000 – $130,000 |
| George & Matilda Eyecare★ 2.2 | $117,500 | $95,000 – $132,000 |
| Luxottica★ 3.4 | $103,000 | $86,000 – $120,000 |
| Specsavers Opticians★ 3.4 | $100,000 | $100,000 – $100,000 |
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.
| Oscar Wylee★ 3.5 | $97,500 | $80,000 – $122,000 |
| Specsavers★ 3.4 | $95,000 | $75,000 – $105,000 |
| Eyecare Plus★ 2.9 | $95,000 | $90,000 – $100,000 |
| University of New South Wales★ 4.4 | $90,214 | $86,994 – $93,434 |
| Optical Prescription Spectacle Makers★ 2.9 | $90,000 | $78,500 – $121,500 |
| HCF (Australia)★ 3.8 | $74,853 | $72,110 – $77,596 |