Salary of Dental Assistant/Receptionist in Australia 2026

How much does a Dental Assistant/Receptionist earn?

$67,036 / Annual
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $51,896 Average salary: $67,036 Maximum: $84,000

Minimum
$51,896 Average salary
$67,036 Maximum
$84,000

$5,586 / Monthly
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,325 Average salary: $5,586 Maximum: $7,000

Minimum
$4,325 Average salary
$5,586 Maximum
$7,000

$186 / Daily
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $144 Average salary: $186 Maximum: $233

Minimum
$144 Average salary
$186 Maximum
$233

$35 / Hourly
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $27 Average salary: $35 Maximum: $44

Minimum
$27 Average salary
$35 Maximum
$44

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Dental Assistant/Receptionist in Australia

Dental Assistant

3 weeks ago

Rowville, VIC, Australia National Dental Care Full-time

Dental Assistant / Receptionist | Full-Time (4 Days Per Week) National Dental Care Rowville Are you a motivated...
Dental Assistant

3 weeks ago

Werribee VIC, Australia Pacific Smiles Group Full-time

Werribee Above award wages + higher hourly weekend rates Bring your dental skills to a friendly, modern...
Dental Assistant/Receptionist

3 weeks ago

Aveley, WA, Australia National Dental Care Full-time

National Dental Care is seeking a dynamic, highly-organised and experienced Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join...

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FAQ - Dental Assistant/Receptionist

The average salary for Dental Assistant/Receptionist is AUD67,036 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 13 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Dental Assistant/Receptionist in Australia.

The lowest salary of Dental Assistant/Receptionist per year in Australia is AUD51,896

The highest salary for Dental Assistant/Receptionist per year in Australia is AUD84,000

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: 13 job postings with salary.