What are the salary expectations for BDS graduates?

BDS salary in India for fresh graduates usually range from INR 4-6.5 LPA in government hospitals and anywhere between INR 5-7 LPA in private clinics. The highest paying job roles include Dental Surgeon, Dentist, with an average payout of INR 8-10 lakhs.

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BDS Graduates Salary Trends for 2026
Experience Wise BDS Salary in India
BDS Salary in India: Government vs Private Jobs

Currently, the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course is one of the most popular medical courses in India. After completing BDS, most students look forward to starting their careers either in private clinics or government jobs. After the course completion, the student must be wondering what salary will be offered to them after the course. Fresh BDS graduates in India can earn up to INR 20,000 to INR 40,000 in government sectors. In private hospitals and clinics, the earning potential is even higher, between INR 25,000 and INR 50,000. The article deals with the latest BDS salary in India , considering government/ private job roles and years of experience.
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BDS Graduates Salary Trends for 2026

After completing a BDS course , salary trends can vary according to the specialisation and field the individual chooses to work in. Take a look at the BDS graduates' salary trends fo the year 2026 and beyond from the table below:

Job Role	Minimum Salary Offered	Median Salary Offered	Maximum Salary Offered
Dental Surgeon in Public	INR 4 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA	INR 15 LPA
Dental Surgeon In Private	INR 3.6 LPA	INR 6 LPA	INR 12 LPA
Dentist	INR 2.4 LPA	INR 5 LPA	INR 9 LPA
Dental Assistant	INR 2 LPA	INR 4.5 LPA	INR 8 LPA
Professor	INR 3.5 LPA	INR 6 LPA	INR 11 LPA

Experience Wise BDS Salary in India

The growth in salary significantly increases with experience, starting around a basic INR 2.5-4 LPA for freshers to up to INR 10 LPA for senior dental roles with 8-10 years of experience. However, the salary amount depends upon many factors such as an individual's experience, skillset, the company they work in etc. The year-wise salary of BDS graduates are given below:

Experience (In Years)	Average Salary Scale
0 - 1 years	INR 2.5 LPA
1 - 4 years	INR 2.9 LPA
5 - 9 years	INR 6.5 LPA
10 - 19 years	> INR 8-10 LPA

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BDS Salary in India: Government vs Private Jobs

The BDS graduates earn a handsome salary in both government and private sectors.Government jobs BDS offers security, fixed pay scales, and various perks, whereas private jobs provide better compensation and incentives.

Government Jobs After BDS Graduates

Have a look at the top government companies, job profiles, salary offered to have an idea:

Top Government Companies	Job Profiles	Salary Offered
ICMR Delhi	Dental Scientist	INR 8 LPA
OPSC Orissa	Dental Surgeon	INR 10 LPA
Damodar Valley Corporation	General Duty Medical Officer	INR 6 LPA

Private Jobs After BDS Graduates

Have a look at the top private companies, job profiles, salary offered to have an idea:

Top Private Companies	Job Profiles	Salary Offered
Dentcare Dental Lab	Dentist	INR 5 LPA
Iskills Medical Coding Solutions	Dental Hygienist	INR 4 LPA
Trivandrum Dental Specialist Group	Dental Assistant	INR 4.5 LPA

A fresher may not earn a very high salary at the beginning after the BDS course completion. But with time and experience, the salary for BDS graduates increases. Many dentists, after BDS courses, even earn extra by working part-time or opening their private clinics. This makes the BDS salary in India flexible and filled with opportunities for growth in the healthcare sector.

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