Dentist salary in Edinburgh
The average Dentist salary in Edinburgh is £77,300 per year (£4,616/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £39.64/hr).
≈ £3,867 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £31.69/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Dentist in Edinburgh (0–2 years experience).
≈ £4,616 / month after tax
Hourly: £39.64/hr • Daily: £297/day
Market median for an established Dentist in Edinburgh (2–5 years experience).
≈ £5,726 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £51.49/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Dentist specialists in Edinburgh (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Edinburgh
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Dentist earning £77,300 takes home £4,616 net per month (or £1,065/week).
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Live Dentist jobs in Edinburgh
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Mental Health Officer - Waverley Court - 16866_1793105912
£47,639City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SA
Data Engineer - Waverley Court - 17047_1793107221
£47,639City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SA
Investigating Officer - Waverley Court - 17058_1792684254
£47,639CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SD
Engineering Supervisor
£27,852Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH1 2HD
Social Worker (Children's Services) - Waverley Court - 16938_1792421008
£40,501City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SD
Chef
£29,778Côte • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH2 1LH
Frequently asked questions about Dentist pay in Edinburgh
How much does a Dentist earn in Edinburgh in 2026/27?
The average Dentist salary in Edinburgh is £77,300 per year (or £39.64 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Dentist roles start around £61,800 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £100,400 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Dentist in Edinburgh after UK tax?
On a median Dentist salary of £77,300 in Edinburgh, your estimated net take-home pay is £4,616 per month (approx. £1,065 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 Edinburgh?
A mid-level Dentist in Edinburgh earns an equivalent hourly rate of £39.64/hr (ranging from £31.69/hr for junior roles to £51.49/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £297 per day.
Is a Dentist salary enough to live comfortably in Edinburgh?
With a net monthly income of £4,616 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,280 per month in Edinburgh, housing takes approximately 28% of a Dentist's take-home pay — leaving £3,336 per month in disposable income.