Dentist Salary in India

Dentist pay in India: Bangalore leads, Kolkata trails

The India national median for a dentist is ₹42,50,000 a year. Among 6 metros with observed data, pay runs from about ₹19,00,000 in Kolkata to ₹32,90,000 in Bangalore (1.7×).

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 ₹29,11,300–₹58,86,300 around that midpoint. Domestic hiring and credential rules vary sharply by occupation even when cash medians are high. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +4% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Indian city.

Bangalore sits -23% vs the national median; Kolkata sits -55%. Relocating inside India for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

India shows about 2.4% 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.