Dental Assistant Salary in South Africa
R 8,054
per month
per year
R 96,600
per year
per month
Dental Assistant Average Salary
The average salary for a Dental Assistant in SA is R 8 054 gross per month (R 96 600 gross per year), which is 66% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Dental Assistant can expect an average starting salary of R 6 148. The highest salaries can exceed R 15 420.
Salary Range: a Dental Assistant can expect an average starting salary of R 6 148. The highest salaries can exceed R 15 420.
R 6,148
Low
R 8,054
Average salary
R 15,420
High
R 73,800
Low
R 96,600
Average salary
R 185,000
High
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Dental Assistant Salary Range - South Africa
Among registered Dental Assistants with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), Dental Assistants starting out just after completion of a National or Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting tend to have the lowest salaries.
More experienced Dental Assistants, Dental Therapists or Oral Hygienists usually enjoy the highest salaries.
More experienced Dental Assistants, Dental Therapists or Oral Hygienists usually enjoy the highest salaries.
Dental Assistant - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Dental Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 75 000 gross per year. A mid career Dental Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 95 000, while an experienced Dental Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 117 000. Dental Assistants with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 130 000 yearly.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Dental Assistant in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +35% |
| Experienced | ▲ +21% |
| Average Salary | R 96,600/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -2% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -22% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
99%
99%
Male
1%
1%
Dental Assistant - Related Salaries
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