As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Assistant in the United Kingdom is £29,297, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,016 to £36,109, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £25,016
50TH(Median)   £29,297
75TH   £36,109
Dental Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Dental Assistant Salary £25,016 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Assistant Salary £29,297 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Assistant Salary £36,109 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Dental Assistant Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Dental Assistant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Dental Assistant is about £29,297 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,441, and a weekly pay of around £563. Click the switch button below to see more details about Dental Assistant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Dental Assistants Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Dental Assistant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £26,869 - £29,297, while Intermediate make £27,891 - £30,822, Senior earn £29,805 - £33,771, Specialist earn £30,009 - £33,974, Expert can reach £30,314 - £34,279 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Dental Assistant £28,530
Intermediate Level Dental Assistant £29,500
Senior Level Dental Assistant £32,347
Specialist Level Dental Assistant £32,652
Expert Level Dental Assistant £32,856
£28,530 0 yr
£29,500 < 2 yrs
£32,347 2-4 yrs
£32,652 5-8 yrs
£32,856 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 10%
Specialist Level 11%
Expert Level 12%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Dental Assistant?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Dental Assistant are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £31,641 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £29,515, and Manchester pays around £28,083 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Dental Office Manager or Dental Assistant?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Dental Office Manager makes more than a Dental Assistant. A Dental Office Manager earns an average annual salary of £44,206. And a Dental Assistant earns an average annual salary of £29,297.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Dental Office Manager
£35,073
£50,395
Assistant Controller
£75,946
£117,898
Librarian Assistant
£22,661
£37,543
Executive Assistant
£30,309
£47,613
Recruiting Assistant
£26,745
£39,492

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