Nationally, the median is $132,000 — Australian Capital Territory sits $41,921 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Dentist salary of $90,079 — after $17,812 income tax and $1,802 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 Dentist roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Canberry Dental★ 5.0 | $130,180 | $125,001 – $135,359 |
| AB Dental & Medical Recruitment Agency★ 4.8 | $119,915 | $116,104 – $123,727 |
| ACT Education Directorate★ 3.5 | $112,118 | $72,141 – $123,474 |
| Charles Sturt University★ 3.7 | $109,881 | $105,405 – $114,356 |
| ACT Public Service Health Directorate★ 3.7 |
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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.
| $91,661 |
| $65,229 – $127,397 |
| ACT Auditor-General's Office★ 4.2 | $91,661 | $65,229 – $127,397 |
| ACT Public Service Treasury Directorate★ 4.4 | $91,661 | $65,229 – $127,397 |
| ACT Public Service Justice and Community Safety Directorate★ 3.4 | $91,661 | $65,229 – $127,397 |
| Cultural Facilities Corp.★ 3.9 | $91,661 | $65,229 – $127,397 |
| ACT Planning and Land Authority★ 3.9 | $85,992 | $60,955 – $119,973 |
| Experteeth Dental Group★ 2.9 | $80,055 | $76,710 – $83,399 |