Average Dispensing opticians Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical dispensing opticians in the South East earned £23,296. Compared to the UK median of £27,645, that's 15.7% below. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £23,296 stretches to roughly £22,574 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so dispensing opticianss sit 31.2% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £23,296 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £22,574 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Dispensing opticians salary in areas near Southampton UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southampton UA is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average dispensing opticians salary in Southampton UA?
The median dispensing opticians salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £23,296 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does dispensing opticians pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Dispensing opticians in the South East earn 15.7% below the national median of £27,645. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is dispensing opticians a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Dispensing opticians in the South East earn £23,296, which is 31.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for dispensing opticianss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.