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Dentist Salary in Karnataka (2026)
₹20,000per month, median
Half of Dentist posts in Karnataka offer ₹15,000–₹25,000 a month. Based on 66 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹28,300 |
- Active posts
- 67
- Employers
- 64
- Open to freshers
- 78%
- New in 30 days
- 8
What to offer Dentist candidates in Karnataka
- Offer at least ₹20,000 a month to match the typical post in Karnataka; ₹25,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹18,300 — 8% below the overall median.
- Ask for Dentist only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹25,500 against ₹17,500.
- 8 new Dentist posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Dentist salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 52 | ₹18,300 |
| 1–2 years | 14 | ₹24,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 66 | ₹20,000 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate100% · 67
Cities
Dentist salary by city in Karnataka
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 63 | ₹20,000 |
| Mysuru | 3 | — |
Compare
Karnataka vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹20,000 | — | 66 |
| India | ₹19,000 | -5% | 369 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹20,000 | +0% | 38 |
| Telangana | ₹19,500 | -2% | 26 |
| Maharashtra | ₹22,500 | +13% | 81 |
| Gujarat | ₹17,500 | -12% | 33 |
Market
Who is hiring in Karnataka
8 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Acura Dental Care2
- Apollo Dental Clinic2
- Metier Multispeciality Dental And Polyclinic2
- Aspire Dental1
- Dr Abhishek’s Dental Studio- Kids & Adults.1
- Kdc Dental Group1
- Shree Bhagavathi Dental Clinic1
- T john college1
Skills premium
Skills that raise pay
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not.
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist | ₹25,500 | ₹17,500 | +46% |
Real offers
Recent Dentist posts with pay
- DentistLeo Dental Clinic in HSR Layout · Bengaluru · Fresher · 2 days ago₹20,000/month
- DentistMetier Multispeciality Dental And Polyclinic · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹20,833 – ₹31,850/month
- DentistRoyal English High School · Bengaluru · Fresher · 2 days ago₹15,000 – ₹17,000/month
- DentistMY Tooth Fairy Children's Dental Clinic · Bengaluru · Fresher · 3 days ago₹15,000/month
- DentistEkadanta Dental Clinic · Bengaluru · Fresher · 4 days ago₹15,000/month
- DentistAura dental studio · Bengaluru · Fresher · 11 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dentist salary in Karnataka?
The median advertised salary is ₹20,000 a month across 66 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹15,000 and ₹25,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹28,300 or more.
What is the Dentist salary for freshers in Karnataka?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹18,300 a month, based on 52 jobs.
What do Dentist jobs pay experienced candidates in Karnataka?
1–2 years: ₹24,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Dentist pay in Karnataka higher than the India average?
Yes, 5% higher: ₹20,000 in Karnataka against ₹19,000 across India.
Which skills raise Dentist salaries in Karnataka?
Dentist (+46%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 66 active job posts for Dentist in Karnataka 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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