Dentist Salary by Country
Dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth, gums, and mouth. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+4%
projected growth
Category
Healthcare
Dentist salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $215,000 | $17,900 |
 United Kingdom | $267,741 | $22,356 |
 Canada | $242,849 | $20,261 |
 Australia | $309,511 | $25,816 |
 Germany | $297,677 | $24,863 |
 France | $272,585 | $22,696 |
 Netherlands | $317,066 | $26,460 |
 Switzerland | $201,411 | $16,805 |
 Singapore | $310,265 | $25,843 |
 India | $44,506 | $3,709 |
 Japan | $196,010 | $16,334 |
 South Korea | $216,974 | $18,081 |
 Poland | $213,553 | $17,805 |
 Brazil | $91,166 | $7,591 |
 United Arab Emirates | $187,883 | $15,657 |
 Mexico | $101,634 | $8,468 |
 Ireland | $270,304 | $22,582 |
 Spain | $208,716 | $17,450 |
 Italy | $208,716 | $17,450 |
 Sweden | $287,309 | $23,946 |
 Norway | $419,274 | $34,943 |
 Denmark | $305,758 | $25,485 |
 Belgium | $307,941 | $25,662 |
 Austria | $264,602 | $22,012 |
 Portugal | $155,111 | $12,888 |
 Finland | $241,791 | $20,187 |
 China | $157,818 | $13,156 |
 Hong Kong | $213,017 | $17,756 |
 New Zealand | $196,910 | $16,409 |
 Indonesia | $38,131 | $3,178 |
 Philippines | $35,092 | $2,924 |
 Vietnam | $39,788 | $3,316 |
 Thailand | $78,284 | $6,524 |
 Malaysia | $121,872 | $10,148 |
 Israel | $243,399 | $20,289 |
 Saudi Arabia | $133,067 | $11,093 |
 Turkey | $95,479 | $7,957 |
 Argentina | $40,170 | $3,348 |
 Colombia | $74,695 | $6,225 |
 South Africa | $73,994 | $6,164 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
DiagnosisRestorative careRadiographyPatient carePrecision
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a dentist make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 1.042.090.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 689.070.000 in Indonesia; ₩325,750,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays dentists the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 1.042.090.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays dentists the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 136 000 € per year (local currency).
- Is dentist a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade.
- What skills do dentists need?
- Common skills include Diagnosis, Restorative care, Radiography, Patient care, Precision. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other healthcare jobs are similar?
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