Dental nurses Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median dental nurses salary in the UK is £22,615 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £21,930, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £14.00.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £20,540 in London to £23,983 in South East. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£22,615
Annual
UK Mean
£21,930
Annual
Hourly Rate
£14.00
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| South East | £23,983 | £23,451 | £23,239 |
| West Midlands | £23,472 | £22,616 | £25,652 |
| Scotland | £23,361 | £22,943 | £25,310 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £23,075 | £21,678 | £25,497 |
| Wales | £23,019 | £22,496 | £25,577 |
| North East | £22,225 | £22,124 | £24,667 |
| East | £22,098 | £24,516 | £22,711 |
| North West | £21,641 | £21,297 | £23,729 |
| London | £20,540 | £23,129 | £17,646 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average dental nurses salary in the UK?
The median dental nurses salary in the UK is £22,615 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £21,930, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays dental nurses the most?
South East pays the highest dental nurses salaries with a median of £23,983.
How does dental nurses pay vary by region?
Dental nurses salaries range from £20,540 in London to £23,983 in South East.
Are dental nurses salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for dental nurses?
The median hourly rate for dental nurses in the UK is £14.00 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.