How much does a dentist make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 4 100 000 kr in Norway; € 278.000 in Netherlands; $446,000 in Australia, and more.

Which country pays dentists the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 4 100 000 kr per year ($438,873).

Which country pays dentists the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱2,160,000 per year (local currency).

Is dentist a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +4% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Dentist Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+4%

projected growth

Dentist pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Dentist is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $438,873 (4 100 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $34,593 (₱2,160,000 local) — about 12.7×.

Dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth, gums, and mouth. Common screening skills include Diagnosis, Restorative care, Radiography, and Patient care.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +4% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Netherlands is next on the USD ranking at about $322,730. Related healthcare titles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Dentist pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Diagnosis, Restorative care, Radiography, Patient care, and Precision. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Dentist list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 4 100 000 kr ($438,873). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway dentist page before treating the rank as a plan.

Dentist salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$165,000	$13,800
United Kingdom	$270,871	$22,618
Canada	$254,636	$21,208
Australia	$319,516	$26,650
Germany	$302,995	$25,308
France	$277,455	$23,102
Netherlands	$322,730	$26,933
Switzerland	$201,575	$16,819
Singapore	$315,317	$26,263
India	$44,642	$3,721
Japan	$198,576	$16,548
South Korea	$238,030	$19,836
Poland	$217,723	$18,152
Brazil	$89,972	$7,491
United Arab Emirates	$187,883	$15,657
Mexico	$104,659	$8,720
Ireland	$275,133	$22,986
Spain	$212,445	$17,762
Italy	$212,445	$17,762
Sweden	$290,167	$24,184
Norway	$438,873	$36,576
Denmark	$310,226	$25,857
Belgium	$313,443	$26,120
Austria	$269,329	$22,405
Portugal	$157,882	$13,118
Finland	$246,111	$20,548
China	$158,843	$13,242
Hong Kong	$213,043	$17,758
New Zealand	$202,387	$16,866
Indonesia	$38,846	$3,237
Philippines	$34,593	$2,883
Vietnam	$40,064	$3,339
Thailand	$78,701	$6,558
Malaysia	$123,162	$10,255
Israel	$245,192	$20,438
Saudi Arabia	$133,067	$11,093
Turkey	$93,008	$7,751
Argentina	$39,676	$3,306
Colombia	$76,666	$6,389
South Africa	$75,084	$6,255

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

DiagnosisRestorative careRadiographyPatient carePrecision

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dentist make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 4 100 000 kr in Norway; € 278.000 in Netherlands; $446,000 in Australia, and more.
Which country pays dentists the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 4 100 000 kr per year ($438,873).
Which country pays dentists the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱2,160,000 per year (local currency).
Is dentist a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +4% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do dentists need?: Common skills include Diagnosis, Restorative care, Radiography, Patient care, and Precision. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other healthcare jobs are similar?: Related roles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Compare pay on each job page.