Average Dentist Salary in Australia

Skills in Composite Fillings, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Oral Surgery, Public Health and Prosthodontics are correlated to pay that is above average.

An entry-level Dentist with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of AU$86,780 based on 103 salaries. An early career Dentist with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of AU$97,640 based on 301 salaries. A mid-career Dentist with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of AU$102,867 based on 98 salaries. An experienced Dentist with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of AU$123,145 based on 73 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of AU$137,128.

Employees with Dentist in their job title in Sydney, New South Wales earn an average of 2.7% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Gold Coast, Queensland (2.5% more) and Adelaide, South Australia (1.4% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Melbourne, Victoria (9.0% less), Cairns, Queensland (1.0% less) and Brisbane, Queensland (1.0% less).