The average dental hygienist salary in the UK is around £65,000 a year, ranging from roughly £51,000 for entry-level to £82,000+ for experienced hygienists.
The role of a Dental Hygienist in the UK is both highly respected and fulfilling. With an increasing focus on preventative care and oral health awareness, the demand for skilled dental hygienists continues to grow. Whether working in bustling dental clinics in London, community health centres in Birmingham, or private practices in Edinburgh, professionals in this field enjoy strong career prospects and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ well-being.
Dental Hygienist salary
Base pay £51K – £82K/yr
£65K/yr average base pay
The estimated salary for a Dental Hygienist is £64,773 per year in the London area. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The “Most Likely Range” represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
The “Most Likely Range” reflects values within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role. Glassdoor salaries are powered by our proprietary machine learning model, which utilises salaries collected from our users and the latest government data to make pay predictions.
What do Dental Hygienist earn
How much does a Dental Hygienist make in United Kingdom?
£58,421/yr
Dental hygienist salary by experience in the UK
| Experience | Salary |
| Entry | £51,000–£65,000 |
| Mid | £65,000–£73,000 |
| Senior | £82,000+ |
Dental hygienist pay in the UK depends heavily on setting: those in private practices or performing cosmetic treatments generally earn more than hygienists in NHS-only practices, and self-employed hygienists can set their own day rates. Years of experience, extra qualifications, and location all affect where someone lands in this range.
Highest paying cities for Dental Hygienist near United Kingdom
- Hove £70,068 per year
6 salaries reported - Cheltenham £67,124 per year
16 salaries reported - London £63,545 per year
123 salaries reported - Northampton £62,553 per year
14 salaries reported - Southampton £58,899 per year
26 salaries reported - Bristol £57,762 per year
52 salaries reported - Leeds £57,478 per year
12 salaries reported - Manchester £54,037 per year
20 salaries reported - Edinburgh £52,578 per year
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