Dentist Salary in Australia
AU$109,600
per year
per hour
AU$68.50
per hour
per year
Bonus
AU$6,800/year
Commission
AU$11,800/year
Profit Sharing
AU$5,790/year
Dentist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Dentist is AU$109,600 per year (AU$68.50 per hour), which is AU$39,712 (+57%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Dentist can expect an average starting salary of AU$62,500. The highest salaries can exceed AU$200,000.
A Dentist can expect an average starting salary of AU$62,500. The highest salaries can exceed AU$200,000.
AU$62,500
Low
AU$109,600
Average salary
AU$200,000
High
AU$35.70
Low
AU$68.50
Average salary
AU$120.50
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus, commission and profit sharing.
AU$0 AU$145,000 AU$290,000 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$62,500 - 200,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 25,600 | |
| Commission | AU$4,200 - 52,700 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$1,600 - 11,700 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$68,300 - 290,000 |
AU$35.70 AU$42.40 AU$120.50 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$35.70 - 120.50 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$35.70 - 120.50 |
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Dentist Salary Range
Among dentists, Junior Dentists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Dentists enjoy the highest salaries.
Dentist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Dentist | AU$145K/year | +32% |
| Pediatric Dentist | AU$115K/year | +5% |
| Animal Dentist | AU$101K/year | -8% |
| Part Time Dentist | AU$65K/year | -41% |
| Junior Dentist | AU$63K/year | -43% |
Dentist - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
A Junior Dentist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$68,300 per year. A mid career Dentist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$97,540, while a Senior Dentist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$144,700. Dentists with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$175,400 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Dentist in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +60% |
| Senior | ▲ +32% |
| Average Salary | AU$109,600/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -11% |
| Junior | ▼ -38% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
44%
44%
Male
56%
56%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Dentist job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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