Nationally, the median is $53,352 — Queensland sits $1,976 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Dental Assistant salary of $55,328 — after $7,216 income tax and $1,107 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
Reported total pay for Dental Assistant roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland Health★ 3.8 | $61,256 | $53,629 – $69,160 |
| Western Sydney Local Health District★ 3.2 | $61,256 | $58,292 – $64,240 |
| Queensland Government★ 3.9 | $60,268 | $52,206 – $67,362 |
| Coastal Dental Care★ 4.6 | $60,268 | $57,304 – $63,232 |
| Dental Boutique★ 4.0 | $58,865 |
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| $56,454 – $61,256 |
| 1300 Smiles★ 2.8 | $57,304 | $42,346 – $57,304 |
| National Dental Care★ 2.8 | $56,790 | $28,237 – $71,136 |
| Maven Dental Group★ 3.1 | $55,822 | $51,376 – $60,268 |
| Serco Group★ 3.2 | $54,614 | $52,329 – $56,900 |
| Pacific Smiles Group★ 3.0 | $52,957 | $29,640 – $53,352 |
| Value Dental Centres★ 2.8 | $52,779 | $42,346 – $63,232 |
| Bupa★ 4.0 | $51,376 | $40,468 – $61,256 |
| GENERAL DENTISTRY★ 4.0 | $51,000 | $47,000 – $55,000 |
| Pacific Smiles Dental ★ 3.5 | $50,388 | $47,424 – $53,352 |