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Orthodontist Salary in Singapore

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 5 comparison cities

$267,270/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $222,801 – $320,614

High Confidence Β· 84/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Orthodontists in Singapore typically earn $223K–$321K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $267K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $378K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from World Bank GDP estimate 2024 national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 84/100Editorial policy β†’

Orthodontist Salary Analysis β€” Singapore

Orthodontists in Singapore earn a median salary of $267K, which is 16% above the national median of $230K. Singapore's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Singapore.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Singapore's cost of living is 40% above the US average. Your $267K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $191K in a city with average US living costs.

$267K
Nominal salary
+40%
CoL vs US avg
$191K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Singapore

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$189,070

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$222,801

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$267,270

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$320,614

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$377,813

Staff / principal / lead

+2%
vs US avg
+6%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
84/100B+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 15, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
GrossS$358K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’33%
Take-homeS$241K
IRAS income tax + CPF employee contribution (~20%).
Savings Potential
Take-homeS$241K
Est. living costsβˆ’65%
Yearly savingsS$84K
Estimate for a high-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
44/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+6%
Automation riskLow

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Is $267K a good salary for Orthodontist in Singapore?

Based on BLS data for 267,270 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $189KΒ·Median: $267KΒ·Top 10%: $378K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Estimated Β· 74% confidenceSource reliability: 24/40 (ILO-estimate)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $267K for Orthodontists in Singapore

+40%
Singapore metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+35%
Occupation skill premium
Orthodontists earn well above the national average due to specialized skills required.

Source: World Bank GDP estimate 2024. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Orthodontist Salary by Experience Level in Singapore

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$187,089$15,591$90
Junior22 yrs$229,852$19,154$111
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$254,797$21,233$122
Senior66 yrs$282,237$23,520$136
Staff1010 yrs$342,106$28,509$164
Principal1414 yrs$393,421$32,785$189
Distinguished1818 yrs$406,250$33,854$195

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Orthodontist

Estimated premium above the Singapore median based on market demand

Orthodontics+4% β‰ˆ +$11K/yr
Braces+4% β‰ˆ +$11K/yr
Invisalign+4% β‰ˆ +$11K/yr
Cephalometry+4% β‰ˆ +$11K/yr
Oral Surgery+4% β‰ˆ +$11K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$53K/yr
Highest single skill
Orthodontics +4%
Orthodontics+4% Β· +$11K/yr
Braces+4% Β· +$11K/yr
Invisalign+4% Β· +$11K/yr
Cephalometry+4% Β· +$11K/yr
Oral Surgery+4% Β· +$11K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Orthodontist Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

D44/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+6%/yr
AI Displacement Risk10% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.5%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
$275K
In 2 yrs
$288K
In 5 yrs
$310K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Orthodontist

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$341K–$365K
per year
Base (76%)Bonus (6%)Equity (2%)Benefits (17%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$267,270
Annual Bonus
Typical: 3–12% of base
$20,045
Equity (annualised)
~3% of base β€” RSUs/options
$6,682
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$58,799
Total Comp (mid)
$352,796

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Orthodontists

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Orthodontist Salaries by City

How Singapore, Singapore stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Singapore, Singapore (current)$267,270$320,614++2%
London, UK$257,489$308,881+-2%
Toronto, Canada$251,329$301,492+-4%
Berlin, Germany$244,597$293,416+-6%
Sydney, Australia$283,430$340,000++8%
Amsterdam, Netherlands$297,738$357,164++14%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Orthodontist salary in Singapore, Singapore?

The median Orthodontist salary in Singapore, Singapore is $267K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $321K+ per year.

What is a good Orthodontist salary in Singapore, Singapore?

The 75th percentile ($321K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($267K) is above-average for this role in Singapore, Singapore.

How much does a Orthodontist earn per hour in Singapore, Singapore?

Based on the median annual salary of $267K, a Orthodontist in Singapore, Singapore earns approximately $128/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$154/hr.

Is Singapore, Singapore a good market for Orthodontists?

Singapore, Singapore pays 2% above the US national average for this role. Demand for Orthodontists is growing 6% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Orthodontist salary in Singapore, Singapore?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($321K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Singapore, Singapore figure calculated?

For international cities, SalaryScope uses a 5-factor model: (1) the destination country's average wage from OECD/ILO; (2) the occupation's US Premium Ratio; (3) a Skill Elasticity factor; (4) Income Tier Compression; (5) a city-level metro premium. Currency conversion uses ECB rates refreshed every 4 hours.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Orthodontist

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-45%
~$147K
Associate's Degree
-18%
~$219K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$267K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$321K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$315K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+130%
~$615K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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Singapore benchmarks
$267K
Market median
$321K
P75 target
$378K
Top 10%

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Orthodontist in Singapore β€” Distribution
P10
$189K
P25
$223K
P50
$267K
P75
$321K
P90
$378K
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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 15, 2026

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