Dental Assistant Salary in Perth (2026)

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Dental Assistants in Perth earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $74,100. That sits 35% below Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 41 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 66th percentile by listing volume in Perth ↓ -2 listings vs last month
💰 Dental Assistant · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $74,100
Median: $65,000
May $65k
Jun $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $74,100
Overall $55k–$74k Mid $55k–$74k $53k $57k $62k $67k $71k $76k
Moderate confidence 41 listings (-2 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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Understanding the Perth Market

At $65k the Perth dental assistant median sits $35k, or 35%, below the city's $100k baseline, and the figure has not moved in a month. The same $65k holds across Brisbane and Sydney too, so this is a nationally priced allied-health support role. Perth's high baseline is a mining and resources artefact, so the gap says more about the city than the job. Demand is solid at 60-plus listings, but pay is flat.

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 Perth?
Dental assistants in Perth start near the $55k p10 and cluster at the $65k median. A dental-assisting certificate (Cert III or IV), radiography licensing, and specialist-practice experience (orthodontics, oral surgery) are what push someone toward the $74k top of the band.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Perth?
Depends. At $65k the median is well below Perth's baseline, but that baseline is inflated by resources pay, so measured against dental support work nationally the number is standard. The roughly $52k take-home is modest, and the band is narrow, so upside comes from certification or moving into practice management.
How much does a Senior Dental Assistant make in Perth?
The sample shows a single mid band topping near $74k. Reaching it means specialist-practice work and radiography qualifications, and the larger pay step is into practice-management or treatment-coordinator roles, which sit above the clinical support band.

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Dental Assistant salaries in other cities

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

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