UK Government Sets Dental Practitioner Salaries

The UK government has released the official salary rates for dental practitioners across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, applicable to occupation code 2253. These figures are derived from NHS employer pay circulars and are subject to pro-rating based on working hours.

In England, dental foundation training pays £38,472 for a 35-hour week, while dental core training is £49,909 at 40 hours. Specialty training is set at £61,825, with community practitioners earning £50,512, senior dental officers £78,573, and consultants £105,504 for a 40-hour week.

Scotland's vocational training pays £39,603 for a 35-hour week, with core training at £50,538. In Wales, foundation training is £38,292, and consultants earn £106,000 for a 37.5-hour week.

Northern Ireland has two pay structures, with foundation year two training at £36,371 and consultants earning £94,127 for a 40-hour week.