Salary of Optical Engineer in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Optical Engineer earn?

£42,504 / Annual
Based on 690 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £35,004 Average salary: £42,504 Maximum: £57,504

Minimum
£35,004 Average salary
£42,504 Maximum
£57,504

£3,542 / Monthly
Based on 690 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £2,917 Average salary: £3,542 Maximum: £4,792

Minimum
£2,917 Average salary
£3,542 Maximum
£4,792

£118 / Daily
Based on 690 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £97 Average salary: £118 Maximum: £160

Minimum
£97 Average salary
£118 Maximum
£160

£22 / Hourly
Based on 690 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £18 Average salary: £22 Maximum: £30

Minimum
£18 Average salary
£22 Maximum
£30

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Optical Engineer in United Kingdom

Optical Engineer

1 week ago

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom Langham Recruitment Full-time

Optical Engineer | Cambridge | Onsite | Competitive salary + equity optionsAre you ready to push the boundaries of...
Optical Engineer

1 week ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom IC Resources Full-time

My client is looking for an Optical Engineer focused on laser communication systems. This position covers optical design...
Optical Engineer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 12 hours ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom PolaOptix Technologies Full-time

Company Description PolaOptix Technologies specializes in developing physics-based authentication technology embedded...

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FAQ - Optical Engineer

The average salary for Optical Engineer is GBP42,504 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 690 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Optical Engineer in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Optical Engineer per year in United Kingdom is GBP35,004

The highest salary for Optical Engineer per year in United Kingdom is GBP57,504

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. 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: 690 job postings with salary.