Dental Hygienist Salary Canada 2026 (By Province & Experience)
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The average dental hygienist salary in Canada is $70,000-$95,000 per year. This guide breaks down dental hygienist pay by province, setting, and experience level.
Dental Hygienist Salary by Province
Province
Entry Level
Experienced
Hourly Rate
Ontario
$72,000
$92,000
$42-$52
British Columbia
$75,000
$95,000
$43-$54
Alberta
$80,000
$100,000
$45-$55
Quebec
$58,000
$75,000
$32-$42
Saskatchewan
$70,000
$88,000
$40-$50
Manitoba
$68,000
$85,000
$38-$48
Nova Scotia
$62,000
$78,000
$35-$44
New Brunswick
$60,000
$75,000
$34-$42
Newfoundland
$65,000
$82,000
$36-$46
PEI
$58,000
$72,000
$32-$40
Territories
$90,000+
$110,000
$50-$60
Salary by Experience Level
Experience
Salary
Hourly
New Graduate (0-2 years)
$65,000-$75,000
$36-$42
2-5 years
$75,000-$88,000
$42-$48
5-10 years
$85,000-$98,000
$47-$54
10+ years
$92,000-$105,000
$50-$58
Salary by Employment Type
Type
Annual Income
Flexibility
Full-Time (one office)
$75,000-$95,000
Low
Part-Time (multiple offices)
$70,000-$100,000
High
Temp/Fill-in
$80,000-$110,000
Very High
Independent Practice (where allowed)
$90,000-$140,000
High
Salary by Setting
Setting
Salary Range
General Dental Practice
$75,000-$95,000
Periodontal Office
$80,000-$100,000
Orthodontic Office
$70,000-$88,000
Pediatric Dental
$72,000-$90,000
Hospital/Public Health
$68,000-$85,000
Mobile/Home Care
$75,000-$95,000
Corporate Dental
$72,000-$90,000
Take-Home Pay (Ontario Example)
Gross Salary
Annual Take-Home
Monthly Net
$75,000
$56,500
$4,710
$90,000
$66,000
$5,500
$100,000
$72,500
$6,040
Independent Practice
In some provinces (AB, BC, SK, MB), hygienists can practice independently: