Dentist Average Salary in India 2023
How much money does a person working as Dentist make in India?
LOW
36,900
INR AVERAGE
75,200
INR HIGH
117,000
INR
A person working as Dentist in India typically earns around 75,200 INR per month. Salaries range from 36,900 INR (lowest) to 117,000 INR (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Dentist salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Dentist Pay Scale and Salaries in India
Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison
69,700 INR or more
61,600 to 69,700 INR
43,700 INR or less
43,700 to 61,600 INR
 36,900 INR |
70,100 INR |
117,000 INR |
Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range
Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary
Dentist salaries in India range from 36,900 INR per month (starting salary) to 117,000 INR per month (maximum salary). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.
Median Salary
The median salary is 70,100 INR per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Dentist(s) are earning less than 70,100 INR while the other half are earning more than 70,100 INR. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles and Salary Scale
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Dentist(s) are earning less than 57,400 INR while 75% of them are earning more than 57,400 INR. Also from the diagram, 75% of Dentist(s) are earning less than 80,200 INR while 25% are earning more than 80,200 INR.
Pay Scale Structure
We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights on how salaries are actually distributed. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 43,700 INR to 61,600 INR. Approximatly 20% fall under the 43,700 INR cap. Ten percent of wages are from 61,600 INR to 69,700 INR. Only 5% of people grossed 69,700 INR or more.
Dentist Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
Dentist average salary change by experience in India
| 0 - 2 Years | 43,700 INR | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +29% | 56,200 INR |
| 5 - 10 Years | +38% | 77,500 INR |
| 10 - 15 Years | +24% | 96,000 INR |
| 15 - 20 Years | +7% | 103,000 INR |
| 20+ Years | +7% | 110,000 INR |
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Dentist salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
Employees with less than two years of experience makes approximately 43,700 INR per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 56,200 INR per month, 29% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 77,500 INR per month, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Dentist whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 96,000 INR per month, 24% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 103,000 INR per month, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 110,000 INR per month, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender - Dentist
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Dentist employees in India earn 12% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 78,500 INR | |
| Female | -11% | 70,100 INR |
Salary Comparison By Gender in India for all Careers
Dentist Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in India
How much are annual salary increments in India for Dentist(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Dentist
Dentist(s) in India are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 13% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.
India / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| Banking | 1% | |
| Energy | 2% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 4% | |
| Travel | 5% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 7% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in India for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Salary Packages and Schemes
Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.
Dentist Bonus and Incentive Rates in India
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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"Dentist" is considered to be a high bonus-based job. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
16% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 84% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 84% | |
| No Bonus | 16% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Dentist Salary Trend and Forecast in India
How are Dentist salaries changing over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.
| Average Salary 2019 | 66,800 INR | |
| Average Salary 2020 | +4% | 69,200 INR |
| Average Salary 2021 | +3% | 71,200 INR |
| Average Salary 2022 | +2% | 72,500 INR |
Dentist salaries in India are on the rise in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 2% higher than those of 2021. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.
Dentist Average Hourly Wage in India
430 INR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in India is 430 INR. This means that the average Dentist in India earns approximately 430 INR for every worked hour.
About The Hourly Pay Rate
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?
The minimum pay rate per hour for 'Dentist' in India is 210 INR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.
Dentist VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Dentist is 54% more than that of Dental. Also, Dental salaries are 3% more than those of Health and Medical.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Dental Assistant | 20,900 INR |  -72% |
| Dental Hygienist | 19,700 INR | -74% |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | 20,000 INR | -73% |
| Dental Receptionist | 16,600 INR | -78% |
| Dental Technician | 19,700 INR | -74% |
| Dental Therapist | 29,900 INR | -60% |
| Dentist | 75,200 INR | -0% |
| Endodontist | 91,000 INR |  +21% |
| Orthodontic Assistant | 21,400 INR | -72% |
| Orthodontist | 93,000 INR | +24% |
| Periodontist | 89,100 INR | +18% |
| Prosthodontist | 91,000 INR | +21% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| agra | 67,300 INR |
| Ahmadabad | 83,100 INR |
| Bangalore | 85,300 INR |
| Bhopal | 79,500 INR |
| Chennai | 84,600 INR |
| Coimbatore | 76,700 INR |
| Delhi | 88,900 INR |
| Ghaziabad | 70,100 INR |
| Hyderabad | 83,500 INR |
| Indore | 78,500 INR |
| Jaipur | 80,400 INR |
| Kanpur | 79,800 INR |
| Kolkata | 80,200 INR |
| Lucknow | 82,500 INR |
| Ludhiana | 75,100 INR |
| Madurai | 66,500 INR |
| Mumbai | 88,000 INR |
| Nagpur | 74,300 INR |
| Patna | 68,000 INR |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | 71,700 INR |
| Pune | 83,500 INR |
| Surat | 82,700 INR |
| Vadodara | 73,100 INR |
| Visakhapatnam | 76,100 INR |
Salary Comparison By State
| State | Average Salary |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 66,900 INR |
| Andhra Pradesh | 88,300 INR |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 68,800 INR |
| Assam | 80,700 INR |
| Bihar | 92,300 INR |
| Chandigarh | 70,700 INR |
| Chhatisgarh | 76,900 INR |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 65,600 INR |
| Daman & Diu | 65,600 INR |
| Delhi | 80,200 INR |
| Goa | 67,500 INR |
| Gujarat | 84,000 INR |
| Haryana | 78,800 INR |
| Himachal Pradesh | 77,500 INR |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 73,300 INR |
| Jharkhand | 81,300 INR |
| Karnataka | 86,500 INR |
| Kerala | 84,500 INR |
| Lakshadweep | 60,900 INR |
| Madhya Pradesh | 86,400 INR |
| Maharashtra | 90,100 INR |
| Manipur | 75,200 INR |
| Meghalaya | 76,200 INR |
| Mizoram | 66,800 INR |
| Nagaland | 71,600 INR |
| Orissa | 85,400 INR |
| Pondicherry | 72,600 INR |
| Punjab | 78,000 INR |
| Rajasthan | 87,000 INR |
| Sikkim | 68,200 INR |
| Tamil Nadu | 90,400 INR |
| Tripura | 71,600 INR |
| Uttar Pradesh | 92,700 INR |
| Uttaranchal | 74,900 INR |
| West Bengal | 92,500 INR |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in India earn 5% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 31,000 INR | |
| Public Sector | +5% | 32,700 INR |
Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide
What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for Dentist in India?
A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 70,100 INR and 80,200 INR. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your final earnings.
Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salart after tax for every career.
Base / Basic Salary
The base salary for Dentist in India is ranges from 57,400 INR to 80,200 INR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range in a grain of salt.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
