Optics Engineers - August 2025

Optics Engineers - August 2025

Are you curious about the current salary trends for Optics Engineers in the UK? Whether you're an employee checking if your earnings are on par with industry standards or an employer aiming to offer competitive salaries, our detailed salary survey provides the insights you need. Explore the comprehensive breakdown of salary ranges across various regions below.

Midlands:

Optics Engineers: £46,000 - £56,000Senior: £56,000 - £66,000Lead: £68,000 - £82,000Principal: £78,000 - £92,000

North East:

Optics Engineer: £43,000 - £53,000Senior: £53,000 - £63,000Lead: £63,000 - £78,000Principal: £73,000 - £88,000

North West:

Optics Engineer: £46,000 - £56,000Senior: £56,000 - £66,000Lead: £68,000 - £82,000Principal: £78,000 - £90,000

Scotland:

Optics Engineer: £43,000 - £53,000Senior: £53,000 - £63,000Lead: £63,000 - £78,000Principal: £73,000 - £88,000

Wales:

Optics Engineer: £45,000 - £60,000Senior: £45,000 - £65,000Lead: £63,000 - £78,000Principal: £68,000 - £88,000

South East:

Optics Engineer: £48,000 - £58,000Senior: £58,000 - £68,000Lead: £72,000 - £88,000Principal: £82,000 - £98,000

South West:

Optics Engineer: £46,000 - £56,000Senior: £56,000 - £66,000Lead: £68,000 - £82,000Principal: £78,000 - £95,000

East Anglia:

Optics Engineer: £44,000 - £54,000Senior: £54,000 - £64,000Lead: £64,000 - £79,000Principal: £74,000 - £89,000

Yorkshire:

Optics Engineer: £45,000 - £55,000Senior: £55,000 - £65,000Lead: £66,000 - £81,000Principal: £76,000 - £91,000

London:

Optics Engineer: £58,000 - £72,000Senior: £72,000 - £87,000Lead: £87,000 - £105,000Principal: £98,000 - £115,000

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