Dentist Salary in South Africa

R 731,920
per year
per month
R 60,990
per month
per year

Dentist Average Salary

The average salary for a Dentist in SA is R 731 920 gross per year (R 60 990 gross per month), which is 159% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Dentist can expect an average starting salary of R 455 390. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 870 000.
R 455,390
Low
R 731,920
Average salary
R 1,870,000
High
R 37,950
Low
R 60,990
Average salary
R 155,830
High

Dentist Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 455,390
Average salary
R 731,920
Experienced
R 821,600
High
R 1,870,000
Low
R 37,950
Average salary
R 60,990
Experienced
R 68,470
High
R 155,830
Among Dentists registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HCPSA), young Dentists completing their Community Service year after graduating or General Denstists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Dental Officers and Dental Specialists employed in the Government / Public Sector enjoy the highest salaries.

Dentist - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Government DentistR 974K/year
+33% 
Pediatric DentistR 812K/year
+11% 
General DentistR 681K/year
 -7%
Dentist, Community ServiceR 666K/year
 -9%

Dentist - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Dentist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 40 000 gross per month. A mid career Dentist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average basic salary of R 56 000, while an experienced Dentist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 68 000. Dentists with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 100 000 monthly.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Dentist in SA

Late Career▲ +64%
Experienced▲ +11%
Average SalaryR 60,990/month
Mid Career▼ -8%
Entry Level▼ -34%

Gender Breakdown

Female
54%
Male
46%

Dentist - Related Salaries

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Dentist job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Dentist

How much does a Dentist make in South Africa?
A Dentist in South Africa earns an average of R 731 920 gross per year, which is about R 60 990 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Dentist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Dentist in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Dentist in South Africa is around R 455 390 gross per year. Young Dentists completing their Community Service year after graduating or General Denstists usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Dentist in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Dentist in South Africa can reach and exceed R 1 870 000 gross per year. Dental Officers and Dental Specialists employed in the Government / Public Sector usually have the highest salaries.
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