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Dental Hygienist Salary in India

Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine for oral disease, and educate patients on oral health. The India median is $19,687 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$19,687
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,641
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$19,687
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$9.47
varies by city

Dental Hygienist salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$19,687
Lucknow, IN$19,687
Nagpur, IN$19,687
Bhopal, IN$19,687
Patna, IN$19,687
Kallakurichi, IN$19,687
Bangalore, IN$15,499
Mumbai, IN$14,661
Delhi, IN$14,347
Hyderabad, IN$13,614
Chennai, IN$12,252
Kolkata, IN$8,912

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental hygienist make in India?
The national median dental hygienist salary in India is about ₹18,80,000 per year (₹1,56,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹8,51,000 to ₹18,80,000.
Which India city pays dental hygienists the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹18,80,000 per year.
Which India city pays dental hygienists the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹8,51,000 per year for a dental hygienist.
What is the typical salary range for a dental hygienist in India?
Across India cities we cover, dental hygienist pay commonly spans from about ₹6,02,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹24,59,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have dental hygienist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes dental hygienist pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is dental hygienist in demand in India?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.