How much does a Optometrist make in Australia?

A mid-level Optometrist (3–6 years experience) in Australia typically earns A$102,954 to A$128,120 gross per year, with a midpoint near A$115,537, according to our 2026 model.

What is the average Optometrist salary in Australia for mid-level roles?

Our 2026 model shows a typical range of A$102,954 to A$128,120, with a midpoint near A$115,537 gross per year before tax. Actual offers vary by city, employer, and skills.

What salary range should a Optometrist with 3–6 years experience expect?

Our model puts 3–6 years experience (mid-level level) at A$102,954 to A$128,120 gross per year in Australia. Total compensation can run higher once bonus or equity is included at larger employers.

Optometrist salary in Australia

Optometrist roles in Australia span healthcare teams from startups to enterprise employers. Below are entry, junior, mid, senior and lead gross salary bands for Optometrist positions—each links to a dedicated page with tax and FAQ detail.

Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.

Role benchmark (model)

Optometrist sits in our Healthcare category. The US reference midpoint for mid-level gross pay is about $85,000 before country and seniority adjustments.Australia pages apply cost-of-living, FX, and level multipliers on top of that anchor.

Demand signal
medium
Pay trend
stable
Model multiplier
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Demand and pay growth are modeled near long-run averages for this occupation.

Not a live job board or employer survey. See methodology & limitations.

Directional trend (estimated model)

Stable

Optometrist

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Demand and pay adjustments are modeled near long-run averages for this occupation in our catalog.

Directional only—not historic BLS/payroll data or a prediction of future offers. Derived from role demand multipliers and growth tags in our static catalog.

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Junior vs mid vs senior

Level	Range (local)	Approx. USD
Junior	A$72,479 – A$86,481	$50,624 – $60,404	Compare
Mid-level	A$102,954 – A$128,120	$71,910 – $89,488	Compare
Senior	A$145,233 – A$186,277	$101,441 – $130,109	Compare

Optometrist salaries in Australia

Employer superannuation is paid on top of quoted base, and Sydney and Melbourne tech or healthcare bands run well above state averages. Our 2026 model places Optometrist at a mid-level reference of $85,000 before country and cost-of-living adjustments, with demand marked stable. In practice the local band is set by which employers you target — typically mining, healthcare and independent practices.

How we build the Optometrist band for Australia

Optometry pay combines professional fees with retail commission, and independent practice pays best. The three level bands below apply a fixed multiplier to a country-adjusted reference, then narrow the range with level-specific spreads. What moves a optometrist offer up inside a band is eye exams, prescription lenses and contact lenses, and what moves it down is local comp quirks.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Optometrist make in Australia?: A mid-level Optometrist (3–6 years experience) in Australia typically earns A$102,954 to A$128,120 gross per year, with a midpoint near A$115,537, according to our 2026 model.
What is the average Optometrist salary in Australia for mid-level roles?: Our 2026 model shows a typical range of A$102,954 to A$128,120, with a midpoint near A$115,537 gross per year before tax. Actual offers vary by city, employer, and skills.
What salary range should a Optometrist with 3–6 years experience expect?: Our model puts 3–6 years experience (mid-level level) at A$102,954 to A$128,120 gross per year in Australia. Total compensation can run higher once bonus or equity is included at larger employers.

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