Dentist salary in Bristol
The average Dentist salary in Bristol is £78,000 per year (£4,650/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £40.00/hr).
≈ £3,896 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £32.00/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Dentist in Bristol (0–2 years experience).
≈ £4,650 / month after tax
Hourly: £40.00/hr • Daily: £300/day
Market median for an established Dentist in Bristol (2–5 years experience).
≈ £5,757 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £52.00/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Dentist specialists in Bristol (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Bristol
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Dentist earning £78,000 takes home £4,650 net per month (or £1,073/week).
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Live Dentist jobs in Bristol
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Warehouse Operative
£27,065Muller UK & Ireland • Bristol, South West England, BS11 0YW
Owner Van Drivers - FULL TIME - £230 Per Day
£45,718XLSS • Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AL
Store Manager
£27,500Shoe Zone • St. James, Bristol, BS1 3JR
Veterinary Nurse
£27,455PDSA • Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3JZ
Commercial Degree Apprentice
£43,682Coca-Cola Europacific Partners • Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6BJ
Senior Mechanical Engineer
£51,041Baker Hughes • Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 1RD
Frequently asked questions about Dentist pay in Bristol
How much does a Dentist earn in Bristol in 2026/27?
The average Dentist salary in Bristol is £78,000 per year (or £40.00 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Dentist roles start around £62,400 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £101,400 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Dentist in Bristol after UK tax?
On a median Dentist salary of £78,000 in Bristol, your estimated net take-home pay is £4,650 per month (approx. £1,073 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Dentist in Bristol?
A mid-level Dentist in Bristol earns an equivalent hourly rate of £40.00/hr (ranging from £32.00/hr for junior roles to £52.00/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £300 per day.
Is a Dentist salary enough to live comfortably in Bristol?
With a net monthly income of £4,650 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,320 per month in Bristol, housing takes approximately 28% of a Dentist's take-home pay — leaving £3,330 per month in disposable income.