Dental Hygienist Salary in the UK
£29,000
per year
per hour
£12
per hour
per year
Dental Hygienist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Dental Hygienist is £29,000 gross per year (£12 net per hour), which is £600 (-2%) lower than the UK's national average salary.
A Dental Hygienist can expect an average starting salary of £23,200. The highest salaries can exceed £45,000.
A Dental Hygienist can expect an average starting salary of £23,200. The highest salaries can exceed £45,000.
£23,200
Low
£29,000
Average salary
£45,000
High
£9
Low
£12
Average salary
£27
High
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Dental Hygienist Salary Range
Among dental hygienists, Entry-Level Dental Hygienists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Dental Hygienists enjoy the highest salaries.
Dental Hygienist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Dental Hygienist | £38K/year | +30% |
| Entry-Level Dental Hygienist | £23K/year | -20% |
Dental Hygienist - Pay by Experience Level
A Dental Hygienist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £23,200 gross per year. A mid career Dental Hygienist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £27,500, while an experienced Dental Hygienist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £37,700. Dental Hygienists with more than 20 years of experience earn £39,800 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Dental Hygienist
| Late Career | ▲ +37% |
| Experienced | ▲ +30% |
| Average Salary | £29,000/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| No Experience | ▼ -20% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
88%
88%
Male
12%
12%
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