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 $80,000. That sits 26% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 69 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 16% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +10 listings vs last month
💰 Dental Assistant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $80,000
Median: $65,000
Jun $65k
Jul $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $79,616
Overall $55k–$80k Mid $55k–$79k $53k $59k $64k $70k $76k $82k
Moderate confidence 69 listings (+10 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 69 job listings for this role and city, 98.6% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 40.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 60.0% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $55,000 Median  $65,000 $80,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Dental assistant pay is $65,000 in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth alike, with Sydney and Melbourne slightly lower at $64,000, confirming this is an award-priced role rather than a market-priced one. Listings grew from 59 to 69 without shifting the median at all. The Gold Coast is the only market in this data paying more, at $69,000, which reflects a concentration of private cosmetic practices. At 40% salary disclosure the figure sits mid-range for reliability.

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 $55,000, covering trainee roles where the practice funds a Certificate III in Dental Assisting. Qualified assistants cluster between $62,000 and $65,000. Radiography licensing and implant or orthodontic experience are what push toward the $80,000 ceiling.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
No, though it is consistent. At $65,000 the role sits 25.7% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home around $1,003 a week. Since every capital pays within $1,000 of this, relocating achieves nothing. Within Brisbane healthcare it is the lowest band, well behind registered nursing at $100,000.
How much does a Senior Dental Assistant make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $80,000, reached through practice management combining clinical assisting with billing, compliance and rostering. Oral health therapy and dental hygiene are the study routes that reset the range entirely. Both require further qualification, but they are the only way out of a band this flat.

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Dental Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $65,000 0%
Gold Coast $69,160 +6%
Adelaide $65,000 ~same
Perth $65,000 ~same
Melbourne $64,220 ~same

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