Salary comparison · 2026 · USD
Dental Hygienist salary by country
A dental hygienist earns the most in the United States, with a 2026 median of $98,100 a year, and the least of these 3 markets in the United Kingdom at $53,000: a 1.9x gap for the same job.
| Country | Median (USD) | Entry | Senior | Local median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $98k | $75k | $126k | $98k |
| Canada | $67k | $48k | $89k | C$94k |
| United Kingdom | $53k | $40k | $68k | £40k |
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Gross annual estimates from the Paygrade research dataset, updated 28 October 2026. Method explained on the methodology page.