Nationally, the median is $104,728 — Victoria sits $4,940 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Dental Hygienist salary of $99,788 — after $20,724 income tax and $1,996 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
Reported total pay for Dental Hygienist roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 818 Dental | $178,650 | $172,386 – $184,894 |
| Next Smile Australia★ 3.0 | $118,046 | $113,047 – $123,026 |
| Smile Solutions★ 4.6 | $109,628 | $105,202 – $114,035 |
| Bupa★ 4.0 | $101,290 | $97,614 – $104,985 |
| PDS Health★ 3.7 | $100,053 | $95,322 – $104,783 |
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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.
| Simply Dental Management★ 3.5 | $98,622 | $94,334 – $102,930 |
| CGHS★ 4.1 | $89,197 | $85,403 – $92,991 |
| smile★ 3.5 | $57,739 | $55,526 – $59,952 |
| Smile Brands★ 3.4 | $57,482 | $55,170 – $59,774 |