Nationally, the median is $53,352 — Western Australia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sparkle Dental★ 3.5 | $71,511 | $68,547 – $74,456 |
| Dental Health Services★ 2.1 | $66,947 | $64,062 – $69,832 |
| Serco Group★ 3.2 | $64,951 | $62,679 – $67,224 |
| Rural Health West★ 4.0 | $64,714 | $64,714 – $64,714 |
| Perth Central Dental Centre | $59,537 | $57,344 – $61,730 |
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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.
| Bupa★ 4.0 | $59,201 | $57,264 – $61,157 |
| PDS Health★ 3.7 | $57,166 | $55,150 – $59,181 |
| University of Western Australia★ 3.6 | $56,691 | $54,165 – $59,217 |
| HBF★ 3.2 | $55,308 | $53,293 – $57,304 |
| Aim Dental Group★ 4.7 | $53,550 | $51,751 – $55,328 |
| DB Dental Australia★ 3.4 | $53,056 | $48,807 – $57,304 |
| Platypus Shoes★ 3.4 | $51,475 | $49,400 – $53,550 |
| Forest Avenue Veterinary Hospital★ 4.0 | $50,071 | $47,783 – $52,359 |
| Associated Endodontists of Melbourne★ 3.0 | $49,479 | $47,503 – $51,455 |
| Diamond Smiles Dental★ 3.4 | $49,400 | $49,400 – $49,400 |
| Pacific Smiles Group★ 3.0 | $45,488 | $43,492 – $47,483 |
| Hocking Dental Care★ 5.0 | $40,068 | $38,322 – $41,814 |