Dental Hygienist Salary in Ireland

€32,492

per year

per hour

€16.66

per hour

per year

Dental Hygienist - Average Salary in Ireland

The average salary for a Dental Hygienist is €32,492 gross per year (€16.66 gross per hour - 37.5 hours/week), which is 26% lower than the national average salary in Ireland.
Pay Scale: a Dental Hygienist can expect an average starting salary of €25,374. The highest salaries can exceed €64,800.

€25,374

Low

€32,492

Average

€64,800

High

€13.01

Low

€16.66

Average

€33.23

High

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Dental Hygienist Salary Range

Low

€25,374

Average

€32,492

Experienced

€41,774

High

€64,800

Low

€13.01

Average

€16.66

Experienced

€21.42

High

€33.23

Among registered Dental Hygienists in the Republic of Ireland, New Graduates with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene working in private dental surgeries tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Dental Hygienists employed by the HSE enjoy the highest salaries.

Dental Hygienist - Pay by Experience Level in Ireland

An Entry Level Dental Hygienist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn €25,000 gross per year on average. A mid career Dental Hygienist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of €30,000, while an experienced Dental Hygienist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average €41,000. Dental Hygienists with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than €44,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Dental Hygienist

Late Career	▲ +35%
Experienced	▲ +26%
Average Salary	€32,492/year
Mid Career	▼ -8%
Entry Level	▼ -23%

Gender Breakdown

Female
94%

Male
6%

Dental Hygienist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on salary data collected from Dental Hygienist jobs published on Jobted Ireland in the last 12 months and on public data sources (eg. Civil Service salary scales, HSE salary scales).

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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Dental Hygienist

How much does a Dental Hygienist make in Ireland?

A Dental Hygienist in Ireland earns an average of €32,492 gross per year, which is about €16.66 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Dental Hygienist updated to 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Dental Hygienist in Ireland?

The starting salary of a Dental Hygienist in Ireland is around €25,374 gross per year. New Graduates with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene working in private dental surgeries usually have a lower salary.

What is the highest salary for a Dental Hygienist in Ireland?

The highest salary of a Dental Hygienist in Ireland can reach and exceed €64,800 gross per year. Senior Dental Hygienists employed by the HSE usually have the highest salaries.

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