Salary of Optometrist in Australia 2026

How much does a Optometrist earn?

$10,191 / Annual
Based on 24 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $115,000 Average salary: $10,191 Maximum: $10,833

Minimum
$115,000 Average salary
$10,191 Maximum
$10,833

$849 / Monthly
Based on 24 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $9,583 Average salary: $849 Maximum: $903

Minimum
$9,583 Average salary
$849 Maximum
$903

$28 / Daily
Based on 24 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $319 Average salary: $28 Maximum: $30

Minimum
$319 Average salary
$28 Maximum
$30

$5 / Hourly
Based on 24 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $60 Average salary: $5 Maximum: $6

Minimum
$60 Average salary
$5 Maximum
$6

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Optometrist in Australia

Optometrist

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 3 days ago

, South Australia Gulf & Ranges Optometrists Full-time

Company Description Gulf & Ranges Optometrists has been delivering expert eye care to its community for over two...
Optometrist

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 21 hours ago

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia Oscar Wylee Part-time

Receive 2 x free prescription eyewear per calendar year to keep you on trend Oscar Wylee is a leading optometry company...
Optometrist

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 21 hours ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Oscar Wylee Part-time

Seeking a qualified and AHPRA registered Optometrist to join our globally growing network of optometry services. Joint...

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FAQ - Optometrist

The average salary for Optometrist is AUD10,191 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 24 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Optometrist in Australia.

The lowest salary of Optometrist per year in Australia is AUD115,000

The highest salary for Optometrist per year in Australia is AUD10,833

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 24 job postings with salary.