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Italy · Salary comparison

Dentist vs Physician salary

In Italy, a dentist earns about 46% more than a physician $208,716 vs $142,565 per year.

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Healthcare
Dentist
$208,716/yr
Monthly
$17,450
Hourly
$100
Range
$143,022$289,123
10-yr outlook
+4%
Healthcare
Physician
$142,565/yr
Monthly
$11,861
Hourly
$68
Range
$91,242$205,294
10-yr outlook
+3%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileDentistPhysician
Entry (10th)$143,022$91,242
25th$175,869$116,904
Median$208,716$142,565
75th$248,862$173,930
Senior (90th)$289,123$205,294

National Italy figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a dentist or physician earn more in Italy?
A dentist earns more, at about 183.000 € per year vs 125.000 € for a physician — roughly 46% (58.000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A dentist typically earns 125.400 €–253.500 €, while a physician earns 80.000 €–180.000 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Italy?
On a monthly basis before tax, a dentist averages about 15.300 € and a physician about 10.400 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a dentist earns about 125.400 € while a physician earns about 80.000 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a dentist earns about 253.500 € while a physician earns about 180.000 € per year.
Are dentist and physician similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Healthcare category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.