🇱🇰 Updated April 18, 2026

Dental Hygienist in Sri Lanka

Detailed salary information for Dental Hygienist positions in Sri Lanka, including pay in LKR and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)

721,600 LKR

Salary in USD / year

$2,405

National Percentile

Top 74%

About This Role

A Dental Hygiene Educator teaches dental hygiene practices and oral health to students or the community. They promote preventive care and raise awareness about dental health.

Key Responsibilities

Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care.
Provide oral health instruction and advice.
Develop and deliver educational programs.

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

3–12 years

Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Full-Time

27%

Temporary

23%

Contract

18%

Part-Time

18%

Intern

14%

Common Qualifications

BA

16%

PhD

14%

B.Tech

11%

MBA

11%

M.Com

11%

BCA

9%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Dental Hygienist title in Sri Lanka often specialize in these roles:

Dental Public Health Hygienist Periodontal Therapist Dental Hygiene Educator

Common Benefits

Legal Assistance

Bonuses and Incentive Programs

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plans

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job Details

Job TitleDental Hygienist

CategoryHealth and Medical

Country🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

CurrencyLKR

Annual Salary (per year)721,600 LKR

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$2,405

Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

721,600

Bottom 50% Avg

242,832

Middle 40% Avg

1,576,931

Top 10% Avg

8,375,484

Top 1% Avg

35,009,483

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