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Dentist Salary in United Kingdom

Dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth, gums, and mouth. The United Kingdom median is $267,741 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$267,741
per year
Monthly (national)
$22,356
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$267,741
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$128.72
varies by city

Dentist salary by city in United Kingdom

CityPer year
Sheffield, England$267,741
Liverpool, England$267,741
Cardiff, Wales$267,741
Leicester, England$267,741
Bradford, England$267,741
London, England$208,838
Edinburgh, Scotland$145,919
Bristol, England$143,242
Birmingham, England$137,887
Manchester, England$136,548
Glasgow, Scotland$132,666
Leeds, England$129,854

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dentist make in United Kingdom?
The national median dentist salary in United Kingdom is about £200,000 per year (£16,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £97,000 to £200,000.
Which United Kingdom city pays dentists the most?
Sheffield, England pays the most at about £200,000 per year.
Which United Kingdom city pays dentists the least?
Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £97,000 per year for a dentist.
What is the typical salary range for a dentist in United Kingdom?
Across United Kingdom cities we cover, dentist pay commonly spans from about £68,600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £277,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Kingdom cities have dentist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes dentist pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
Is dentist in demand in United Kingdom?
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.