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Dentist Salary in France

Dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth, gums, and mouth. The France median is $272,585 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$272,585
per year
Monthly (national)
$22,696
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$272,585
Marseille, FR
Hourly (national)
$131.05
varies by city

Dentist salary by city in France

CityPer year
Marseille, FR$272,585
Toulouse, FR$272,585
Nice, FR$272,585
Nantes, FR$272,585
Strasbourg, FR$272,585
Bordeaux, FR$272,585
Montpellier, FR$272,585
Lille, FR$272,585
Rennes, FR$272,585
Reims, FR$272,585
Paris, FR$205,294
Lyon, FR$131,160

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dentist make in France?
The national median dentist salary in France is about 239 000 € per year (19 900 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 115 000 € to 239 000 €.
Which France city pays dentists the most?
Marseille, FR pays the most at about 239 000 € per year.
Which France city pays dentists the least?
Among cities we cover, Lyon, FR is on the lower end at about 115 000 € per year for a dentist.
What is the typical salary range for a dentist in France?
Across France cities we cover, dentist pay commonly spans from about 81 600 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 331 000 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many France cities have dentist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes dentist pay for 12 cities in France, all shown in EUR.
Is dentist in demand in France?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.