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Dental Hygienist Salary in United Kingdom

Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine for oral disease, and educate patients on oral health. The United Kingdom median is $118,342 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$118,342
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,906
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$118,342
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$56.90
varies by city

Dental Hygienist salary by city in United Kingdom

CityPer year
Sheffield, England$118,342
Liverpool, England$118,342
Cardiff, Wales$118,342
Leicester, England$118,342
Bradford, England$118,342
London, England$92,237
Bristol, England$66,266
Edinburgh, Scotland$65,061
Manchester, England$62,518
Birmingham, England$59,305
Leeds, England$57,966
Glasgow, Scotland$57,698

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental hygienist make in United Kingdom?
The national median dental hygienist salary in United Kingdom is about £88,400 per year (£7,400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £43,100 to £88,400.
Which United Kingdom city pays dental hygienists the most?
Sheffield, England pays the most at about £88,400 per year.
Which United Kingdom city pays dental hygienists the least?
Among cities we cover, Glasgow, Scotland is on the lower end at about £43,100 per year for a dental hygienist.
What is the typical salary range for a dental hygienist in United Kingdom?
Across United Kingdom cities we cover, dental hygienist pay commonly spans from about £30,500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £115,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Kingdom cities have dental hygienist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes dental hygienist pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
Is dental hygienist in demand in United Kingdom?
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.