How much does a dentist make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹36,010 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,958
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $185,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $127,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,400 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $5,172 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,958 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $4,752 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Pharmacist₹393,700
- Public health inspector₹366,300
- Physical therapist₹323,600
- Dietitian₹320,100
- Speech therapist₹333,700
- Optometrist₹355,500
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified₹317,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹36,010 a month, ₹432,100 a year.
How much does a dentist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹320,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹549,300.
Which country pays a dentist the most?
United States, with a median of $185,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dentist make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $185,300 a year against $4,958 in India, 37.4 times more.
Who makes more, a dentist or a pharmacist?
A dentist: ₹432,100 a year against ₹393,700 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate