Dentist salary in Leeds
The average Dentist salary in Leeds is £73,500 per year (£4,432/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £37.69/hr).
≈ £3,722 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £30.15/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Dentist in Leeds (0–2 years experience).
≈ £4,432 / month after tax
Hourly: £37.69/hr • Daily: £283/day
Market median for an established Dentist in Leeds (2–5 years experience).
≈ £5,500 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £49.03/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Dentist specialists in Leeds (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Leeds
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Dentist earning £73,500 takes home £4,432 net per month (or £1,023/week).
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Live Dentist jobs in Leeds
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Waste Team Leader
£40,185Essential Employment • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Area Sales Manager - UK North - World Leading OEM
£34,000Consulo First • Hyde Park, Leeds, LS6 2HF
Senior Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator
£28,515Bupa • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8QB
Alcohol and Substance Worker (Focused Intervention Team)
£32,737Barca Leeds • Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 6NJ
Liability Claims Handler
£33,053Sedgwick • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Test Centre Administrator (Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) (26480)
£23,066Pearson • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Frequently asked questions about Dentist pay in Leeds
How much does a Dentist earn in Leeds in 2026/27?
The average Dentist salary in Leeds is £73,500 per year (or £37.69 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Dentist roles start around £58,800 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £95,600 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Dentist in Leeds after UK tax?
On a median Dentist salary of £73,500 in Leeds, your estimated net take-home pay is £4,432 per month (approx. £1,023 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 Leeds?
A mid-level Dentist in Leeds earns an equivalent hourly rate of £37.69/hr (ranging from £30.15/hr for junior roles to £49.03/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £283 per day.
Is a Dentist salary enough to live comfortably in Leeds?
With a net monthly income of £4,432 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,000 per month in Leeds, housing takes approximately 23% of a Dentist's take-home pay — leaving £3,432 per month in disposable income.