Salary of Dental Assistant in Australia 2026

How much does a Dental Assistant earn?

$70,521 / Annual
Based on 24 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $59,117 Average salary: $70,521 Maximum: $80,321

Minimum
$59,117 Average salary
$70,521 Maximum
$80,321

$5,877 / Monthly
Based on 24 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,926 Average salary: $5,877 Maximum: $6,693

Minimum
$4,926 Average salary
$5,877 Maximum
$6,693

$196 / Daily
Based on 24 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $164 Average salary: $196 Maximum: $223

Minimum
$164 Average salary
$196 Maximum
$223

$37 / Hourly
Based on 24 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $31 Average salary: $37 Maximum: $42

Minimum
$31 Average salary
$37 Maximum
$42

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Dental Assistant in Australia

Dental Assistant

1 week ago

City of Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia Alkassab Dental Surgery Full-time

Established in 2008, Alkassab Dental Surgery$32–$42 per hour + super, depending on experience and seniority levelWe...
Dental Assistant

1 week ago

City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alkassab Dental Surgery Full-time $44,000 - $58,000 Contract

Established in 2008, Alkassab Dental Surgery$32–$42 per hour + super, depending on experience and seniority levelWe...
Dental Assistant

6 months ago

Hallett Cove, South Australia AB Dental & Medical Full-time

Dental Assistant / Receptionist – Hallett Cove Join a thriving, modern dental clinic in Hallett Cove offering a...

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All positions in General

Position	Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner (Obstetrics) \| Regional SA \| Up to 652k p.a	$48,042	View listings
Consultant Intensivist	$47,083	View listings
Pediatrician - Regional South Australia - 365,798 - 713,692pa	$44,979	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist \| General Adult \| Coastal regional WA	$39,421	View listings
Casual Crew	$32,000	View listings
Casual Cook	$32,000	View listings
Paediatrician	$31,379	View listings
General Practitioner	$29,156	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist	$27,896	View listings
Geriatrician	$23,051	View listings

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FAQ - Dental Assistant

The average salary for Dental Assistant is AUD70,521 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 24 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Dental Assistant in Australia.

The lowest salary of Dental Assistant per year in Australia is AUD59,117

The highest salary for Dental Assistant per year in Australia is AUD80,321

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. 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: 24 job postings with salary.