How Much Does a Dental Receptionist Get Paid in 2025?
If you're working as a Dental Receptionist or considering stepping into this vital role, you might be wondering about the earning potential in 2025. Salaries for Dental Receptionists are rising, especially for those who take on more responsibility—or those who take the next step into Practice Management.
Here’s everything you need to know about hourly pay, annual salary, regional differences, and how you can progress your career for even greater earnings.
Average Dental Receptionist Salary in 2025 (UK-Wide)
- Entry-Level Dental Receptionist:
£11 – £12.50 per hour
£21,000 – £24,000 annually
- Experienced Dental Receptionist:
£13 – £15 per hour
£25,000 – £29,000 annually
- Senior Receptionist / Dual Role (Reception + Treatment Coordination):
£16 – £18 per hour
£30,000 – £35,000 annually
Regional Salary Differences in 2025
London
- Entry-Level: £13 – £14.50 per hour | £25,000 – £28,500 annually
- Experienced: £15 – £17 per hour | £30,000 – £34,000 annually
Birmingham
- Entry-Level: £11.50 – £12.50 per hour | £22,000 – £24,000 annually
- Experienced: £13 – £15 per hour | £25,500 – £29,500 annually
Manchester
- Entry-Level: £12 – £13 per hour | £23,000 – £25,000 annually
- Experienced: £14 – £15.50 per hour | £26,000 – £30,000 annually
Cardiff
- Entry-Level: £11 – £12 per hour | £21,500 – £23,500 annually
- Experienced: £13 – £14.50 per hour | £24,500 – £27,500 annually
Glasgow
- Entry-Level: £11 – £12 per hour | £21,500 – £23,500 annually
- Experienced: £13 – £14.50 per hour | £24,500 – £27,500 annually
Ready to Earn More? Step Up to Practice Management
While Dental Receptionist salaries are strong, many professionals are now progressing to Practice Manager roles—where the earning potential is significantly higher.
Average Practice Manager Salary in 2025:
- £36,000 – £45,000 per year (and up to £50,000+ in larger practices)
How to Transition from Receptionist to Practice Manager
Many of today’s top Practice Managers started their careers as Dental Receptionists. The key to making the move? Getting qualified.
Our Certificate in Dental Practice Management is designed to help Dental Receptionists take that next step in just 8 weeks.
- Learn team leadership, finance, compliance, and marketing.
- Gain the confidence to manage an entire practice.
- Complete with hard copy materials for easy, focused learning.
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Progress
- Practices are actively seeking qualified managers.
- Salaries are rising for those who can lead and grow practices.
- Having experience at the front desk gives you an edge—now back it up with a qualification to secure higher-paying roles.
Your Career Doesn’t Stop at Reception
Dental Receptionists are key to patient care and practice success—but if you’re ready to earn more and take on new challenges, moving into Practice Management could be your next big move.
Enrol in our Certificate in Dental Practice Management and transition from Receptionist to Manager in as little as 8 weeks—unlocking higher pay, more responsibility, and career security.