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Dental Assistant/Receptionist Salary in India (2026)
₹12,500per month, median
Half of Dental Assistant/Receptionist posts in India offer ₹10,000–₹14,000 a month. Based on 468 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
- Active posts
- 472
- Employers
- 392
- Open to freshers
- 75%
- New in 30 days
- 31
What to offer Dental Assistant/Receptionist candidates in India
- Offer at least ₹12,500 a month to match the typical post in India; ₹14,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹11,500 — 8% below the overall median.
- 31 new Dental Assistant/Receptionist posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Dental Assistant/Receptionist salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 352 | ₹11,500 |
| 1–2 years | 116 | ₹13,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 451 | ₹12,500 |
| Part-time | 17 | ₹7,500 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass62% · 291
- 10th pass30% · 140
- Graduate6% · 27
- Below 10th3% · 14
Cities
Dental Assistant/Receptionist salary by city in India
States
Dental Assistant/Receptionist salary by state
| State | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 201 | ₹11,500 |
| Karnataka | 92 | ₹13,800 |
| Gujarat | 31 | ₹11,500 |
| Telangana | 27 | ₹12,500 |
| Tamil Nadu | 24 | ₹13,500 |
Market
Who is hiring in India
31 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Partha Dental care India Pvt Ltd13
- Dental Clinic8
- Manya Dental5
- Healthocity Clinic4
- Agarwal Multispeciality Dental Clinic Implant And Laser Center3
- Happy kid dental clinic3
- Radiance Dental Clinic3
- Ryan Skin And Hair Transplant Clinic3
Real offers
Recent Dental Assistant/Receptionist posts with pay
- Dental Assistant/ReceptionistUniq dental clinic · Coimbatore · Fresher · 23 hr ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Dental Assistant/ReceptionistCrea Dental Clinic · Chennai · Fresher · Yesterday₹12,500 – ₹15,000/month
- Dental Assistant/ReceptionistOm dental hospital and implant center · Surat · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹14,000 – ₹15,500/month
- Dental Assistant/ReceptionistTrivera dental · Pune · Fresher · 2 days ago₹7,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Dental Assistant/ReceptionistDr.Positive Health Science Pvt Ltd · Hyderabad · Fresher · 2 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Dental Assistant/ReceptionistPartha Dental care India Pvt Ltd · Hyderabad · Fresher · 2 days ago₹12,000 – ₹14,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dental Assistant/Receptionist salary in India?
The median advertised salary is ₹12,500 a month across 468 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹10,000 and ₹14,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹17,000 or more.
What is the Dental Assistant/Receptionist salary for freshers in India?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹11,500 a month, based on 352 jobs.
What do Dental Assistant/Receptionist jobs pay experienced candidates in India?
1–2 years: ₹13,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in India pays the most for Dental Assistant/Receptionist jobs?
Chennai (₹14,500), Bengaluru (₹14,000) and Mumbai (₹13,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 468 active job posts for Dental Assistant/Receptionist in India on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
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