How much does a dentist make in the Philippines?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₱34,230 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,170
- Compared with the median pay in the Philippines
- 2.1 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where the Philippines 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 |
| 88. Tonga estimate | $7,350 |
| 89. Philippines estimate | $7,170 |
| 90. Cape Verde estimate | $6,758 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Pharmacist₱374,200
- Public health inspector₱348,200
- Physical therapist₱307,600
- Dietitian₱304,300
- Speech therapist₱317,200
- Optometrist₱337,900
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified₱302,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make a month in the Philippines?
The median gross salary is ₱34,230 a month, ₱410,800 a year.
How much does a dentist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₱304,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₱522,200.
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 the Philippines or in United States?
In United States: $185,300 a year against $7,170 in the Philippines, 25.8 times more.
Who makes more, a dentist or a pharmacist?
A dentist: ₱410,800 a year against ₱374,200 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate