Nationally, the median is $132,000 — Northern Territory sits $43,133 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Dentist salary of $88,867 — after $17,448 income tax and $1,777 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Australian Aboriginal Congress★ 3.1 | $113,249 | $107,950 – $118,549 |
| Commissioner for Public Employment for the Northern Territory★ 3.7 | $88,148 | $81,758 – $95,041 |
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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.