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Dentist salary in Australia

How much does a Dentist make in Australia?

Average base salary

$160,346

The average salary for a dentist is $160,346 per year in Australia. 783 salaries reported, updated at 10 September 2026

Dentist job openings in Australia

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Senior Dentist (Emerald)
Queensland Government3.8out of 5 stars.
Rockhampton QLD
Temporary
8 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Dentist in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Kilcoy Global Foods
 
$200,000per year
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KINNECT
 
$200,000per year
Kaplan
 
$200,000per year
University of Sydney
 
$200,000per year
Central Coast Local Health Dis...
 
$181,403per year
Australian Northern Territory ...
 
$181,224per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Dentists

  1. Newcastle NSW
    $209,766 per year
  2. Melbourne VIC
    $181,052 per year
  3. Perth WA
    $172,385 per year
  4. Sydney NSW
    $169,034 per year
  5. Canberra ACT
    $161,576 per year

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The average salary for a Dentist is $160,346 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 783 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 10 September 2026.

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Dentist salaries typically range between a low of $100,083 and a high of $256,894 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Dentist include Kilcoy Global Foods ($200,000 per year) and KINNECT ($200,000 per year).

How much do similar professions as Dentist get paid in Australia?

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