Dental Receptionist Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Dental Receptionists in Brisbane earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $80,102. That sits 24% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume, 14th percentile in Brisbane
💰 Dental Receptionist · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $80,102
Median: $65,000
Mid level $55,000 – $74,100
Overall $55k–$80k Mid $55k–$74k $53k $59k $65k $70k $76k $82k

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 20 job listings for this role in Brisbane, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 50.0% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 50.0% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small, so treat these figures as indicative.

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Understanding the Brisbane Market

Dental receptionist is new to the Brisbane report, with 20 listings at a $65,000 median, the same as Brisbane medical receptionists. Practices that showed pay offered about $71,600, well above the $60,000 for hidden-bracket ads. This is the first month with enough listings to report.

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 Receptionist in Brisbane?
Entry is around $55,000. Practice software experience, such as Dental4Windows, Exact or Praktika, gives candidates an edge.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
No. $65,000 is 23.5% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000, with take-home around $1,003 a week.
How much does a Senior Dental Receptionist make in Brisbane?
The top of the range is about $80,100. Practice manager roles are the next step and pay close to $100,000 in Brisbane.

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