Dentist salary in London
The average Dentist salary in London is £87,000 per year (£5,085/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £44.62/hr).
≈ £4,244 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £35.69/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Dentist in London (0–2 years experience).
≈ £5,085 / month after tax
Hourly: £44.62/hr • Daily: £335/day
Market median for an established Dentist in London (2–5 years experience).
≈ £6,128 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £58.00/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Dentist specialists in London (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in London
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Dentist earning £87,000 takes home £5,085 net per month (or £1,173/week).
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Live Dentist jobs in London
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NegotiableNuffield Health • Bromley, South East London, BR1 1HE
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£35,000Get Staffed • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
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£62,054eSentio Technologies • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
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Frequently asked questions about Dentist pay in London
How much does a Dentist earn in London in 2026/27?
The average Dentist salary in London is £87,000 per year (or £44.62 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Dentist roles start around £69,600 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £113,100 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Dentist in London after UK tax?
On a median Dentist salary of £87,000 in London, your estimated net take-home pay is £5,085 per month (approx. £1,173 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 London?
A mid-level Dentist in London earns an equivalent hourly rate of £44.62/hr (ranging from £35.69/hr for junior roles to £58.00/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £335 per day.
Is a Dentist salary enough to live comfortably in London?
With a net monthly income of £5,085 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,850 per month in London, housing takes approximately 36% of a Dentist's take-home pay — leaving £3,235 per month in disposable income.