Salary of Dentist in Australia 2026

How much does a Dentist earn?

$18,330 / Annual
Based on 11 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $110,000 Average salary: $18,330 Maximum: $29,167

Minimum
$110,000 Average salary
$18,330 Maximum
$29,167

$1,527 / Monthly
Based on 11 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $9,167 Average salary: $1,527 Maximum: $2,431

Minimum
$9,167 Average salary
$1,527 Maximum
$2,431

$51 / Daily
Based on 11 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $306 Average salary: $51 Maximum: $81

Minimum
$306 Average salary
$51 Maximum
$81

$10 / Hourly
Based on 11 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $57 Average salary: $10 Maximum: $15

Minimum
$57 Average salary
$10 Maximum
$15

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Dentist in Australia

Dentist / Senior Dentist

5 days ago

Alice Springs, Town of Alice Springs, Australia Northern Territory Government Full-time $142,770 - $202,977 Contract

OverviewJoin to apply for the Dentist / Senior Dentist role at Northern Territory GovernmentA new opportunity with two...
Dentist

4 months ago

Busselton, Western Australia Prospect Health Full-time

Key Duties:Provide guidance and advise on oral health and hygieneDevelop treatment plans and educate patients on...
Dentist

4 months ago

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Prospect Health Full-time

Key DutiesProvide clinical support to patients of all ages.Provide comprehensive treatment plans to together with a...

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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
Paediatrician	$31,379	View listings
General Practitioner	$27,736	View listings
Geriatrician	$23,051	View listings
Senior Web Developer	$19,200	View listings
Remote Area Nurse	$19,167	View listings
Head of Cyber Assurance and Engagement	$18,958	View listings

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FAQ - Dentist

The average salary for Dentist is AUD18,330 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 11 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Dentist in Australia.

The lowest salary of Dentist per year in Australia is AUD110,000

The highest salary for Dentist per year in Australia is AUD29,167

Data updated: August 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: 11 job postings with salary.