Average Optometrist Salary in India

Skills in Optometry, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Patient Education, Sales and Oral / Verbal Communication are correlated to pay that is above average.

An entry-level Optometrist with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of Rs 296,498 based on 65 salaries. An early career Optometrist with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of Rs 302,897 based on 270 salaries. A mid-career Optometrist with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of Rs 361,611 based on 93 salaries. An experienced Optometrist with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of Rs 396,635 based on 39 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of Rs 515,000.

Employees with Optometrist in their job title in Bangalore, Karnataka earn an average of 24.5% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (17.1% more) and Delhi, Delhi (16.1% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Kolkata, West Bengal (1.8% less), Mumbai, Maharashtra (0.5% less) and Chennai, Tamil Nadu (0.1% less).