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Dentist Salary in Finland

The Finland median is $246,111 per year, with observed city pay up to Helsinki at $171,813.

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Dentist pay in Finland: Helsinki leads, Helsinki trails

The Finland national median for a dentist is 212 000 € a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 148 000 € in Helsinki to 148 000 € in Helsinki (1×).

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

A modeled national band runs about 145 200 €–293 600 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +4% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Finnish city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat 212 000 € as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Finland shows about 0.3% CPI in 2025. A dentist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.

How to use Dentist pay data in Finland

Start with the national median (212 000 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Finland hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 145 200 € (10th) → 212 000 € (median) → 293 600 € (90th). Helsinki’s observed median is 148 000 €, with a local band about 105 000 €–209 000 €. If an offer is “at the Finland median” but the job is in Helsinki, you may still be under local market.

National median
$246,111
per year
Monthly (national)
$20,548
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$171,813
Helsinki, FI
Hourly (national)
$118.32
varies by city

Dentist salary by city in Finland

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Helsinki, FI$171,813

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dentist make in Finland?
The national median is about 212 000 € per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 148 000 € to 148 000 €.
Which Finland city pays dentists the most?
Helsinki, FI leads observed metros at about 148 000 € per year (-30% vs national).
How many Finland cities have dentist salary data?
1 metros list observed dentist percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is dentist in demand in Finland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +4% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Finnish industry mix.