Chief Dentist
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $12,354 to $16,990 | $148,248 to $203,880 |
| B | $12,952 to $17,352 | $155,424 to $208,224 |
| C | $13,591 to $17,780 | $163,092 to $213,360 |
| P | $25,636 to $36,458 | $307,632 to $437,496 |
| S | $30,578 to $36,458 | $366,936 to $437,496 |
Representation
Association of California State Supervisors represents Bargaining Unit M16.
Where these jobs are
5 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Hospitals, Department of State | 5 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Dentists, General across all California employers was $165,950 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $148,248 to $437,496 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote P8 Pay differential code 8 — refer to applicable MOU or DPA rule for specific conditions.