How much does a dentist make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £3,940 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £3,130
- Equals
- $62,260
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom 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 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $66,000 |
| 16. United Kingdom estimate | $62,260 |
| 17. Singapore estimate | $59,560 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Pharmacist£53,770
- Public health inspector£46,400
- Physical therapist£43,530
- Dietitian£35,020
- Speech therapist£45,510
- Optometrist£51,030
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified£42,010
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,940 a month, £47,280 a year.
How much does a dentist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £35,040 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £60,110.
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 United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $185,300 a year against $62,260 in the United Kingdom, 3.0 times more.
Who makes more, a dentist or a pharmacist?
A pharmacist: £53,770 a year against £47,280 for a dentist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate