Dental Assistant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Dental Assistants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $76,546. That sits 24% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 59 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 21% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -10 listings vs last month
💰 Dental Assistant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $76,546
Median: $65,000
May $64k
Jun $65k
→ Stable

Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.

Mid level $55,000 – $75,088
Overall $55k–$76k Mid $55k–$75k $53k $58k $63k $68k $73k $78k
Moderate confidence 59 listings (-10 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $55,000 Median  $65,000 $76,546  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Dental assistants in Brisbane earn $65k, roughly $20k under the city median, and listings actually fell this month (69 to 59) while the median barely moved. The pay is remarkably flat across the country: Brisbane, Perth and Sydney all sit at $65k, with Melbourne and Adelaide only slightly lower. The band is narrow ($55k to $76.5k), reflecting fairly fixed award-based pay. This is a role priced by qualification level, not by city.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,003
Monthly (net)
~$4,344
Annual (net)
~$52,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Dental Assistant in Brisbane?
The floor is $55k (p10). A trainee or newly certified dental assistant starts near there, and the climb toward the $76.5k top comes from a Certificate III or IV in dental assisting, radiography licensing, and experience in specialist practice (orthodontics, oral surgery) over general dentistry.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends on the sector. At $65k the median is about 24% below Brisbane's all-roles median and nets roughly $52k, which is low, but it is normal for a certificate-level clinical support role rather than a warning sign. The narrow band means limited negotiating room; earning more usually means adding a specialty or moving into practice coordination.
How much does a Senior Dental Assistant make in Brisbane?
The band caps at $76.5k, so the senior end is reached through specialisation and added licences (radiography, sedation assisting) rather than a distinct senior grade. The larger step up is into practice management, where the role pays well beyond the assistant band and shifts from chairside support to running the clinic.

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Dental Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $65,000 —
Perth $65,000 ~same
Sydney $65,000 ~same
Melbourne $61,750 -5%
Adelaide $60,000 -8%

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