How Much Money Does A Dietitian Make? A Dietitian's Salary Revealed 👀

Curious about the salary of a dietitian? In this video, I’ll provide a detailed breakdown of the EXACT earnings that dietitians can expect across different parts of the world (UK, Ireland, Canada, USA and more) and at different stages of their careers.
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00:00 Introduction
00:38 Average salaries across the world
00:56 Traditional clinical dietitian
02:09 Dietitian salary Ireland hse
02:59 Pay scales Ireland hse
04:05 Dietitian salary uk
04:30 Dietitian salary United States
04:59 Dietitian salary Canada
05:16 Private hospitals and pay
05:35 How much do industry dietitians get paid
05:46 What is an industry dietitian
06:55 salary negotiations
07:33 tax efficient approach
07:51 Private practice dietitians
09:04 What do freelance dietitians do
09:18 income report
09:45 financial risk
10:22 Media dietitian income
10:34 Income report media dietitian
10:51 Blogging social media and KZbin
11:22 Abbey Sharp net worth
11:33 Start your own business as a dietitian
11:50 dietitian boss
12:11 Invest in yourself
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How Much Money Does A Dietitian Make? | Dietitian Salary UK, Ireland And More.
If you’re curious about the salary of a dietitian, you’ve come to the right place! In this post, I’ll provide a detailed breakdown of the EXACT earnings that dietitians can expect at different stages of their careers, as well as the variations in salary across different parts of the world.
For many people considering dietetics as a career, or any healthcare career, salary usually isn’t at the forefront of your mind. Helping people is your desire, and being paid for doing that is a bonus.
I certainly was one of those people. For me, a career doing something I loved was more important than money. It still is. However, it would be stupid not to consider it.
As a dietitian, you can work a traditional job and earn an average salary. But, there is also the possibility to earn a lot of money if you have a business mindset, take risks and seek opportunities! However, what a “good or average salary” is is subjective. So, in this video, I’m going to be as objective as possible and stick to the facts and figures.
In this video, I’m going to reveal everything I know about a dietitian’s salary. Hopefully, this will benefit you if you are considering a career in dietetics or if you are already working!
The information provided is based on personal knowledge, experience, and cited sources. All information is accurate as of January 2024.
For easy comparison purposes, I have converted all figures into USD using Jan 2024 conversion rates.
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Dietitian Salary In The Public Sector
The traditional route for many dietitians is working in clinical practice within the public sector (e.g. the HSE in Ireland or the NHS in the UK). These roles are often in acute hospitals or in the community. The benefits of these types of jobs are:
-Financial and job security (steady, reliable monthly income).
-Set salaries nationally; you won’t be underpaid compared to a colleague.
-Structured working hours (usually 9-5 style).
-Good annual leave.
-Public sector pensions.
-Low stress (in terms of income security as less financial risk).
The drawbacks:
-Set salaries nationally; work excellence can’t be acknowledged with financial rewards.
-No yearly bonus.
-Promotions based on hard work or achievements are not often possible.
-Limited scope for increasing earnings.
-Your manager often can’t reward you - they must abide by the public health systems.
As you can see, I have “set salary” as both a positive and a negative here as it will depend on your outlook, goals and personality. For some people, a role and salary structure like this is satisfactory. However, for some, it is frustrating, particularly if you are a very hard worker with high financial ambitions. You could be working much harder than another colleague, and you will have the same salary.

[@MariauceyRD_Dietitian]

I'm curious, have these figures surprised you? Do you think dietitians should be paid more or less? Is this a career path you would consider based on this information? Let me know below ⬇

[@RAO.NUTRITION]

It would be great if dietitians get paid atleast 40000 GBP as a starting income. 28000 GBP for entry level is insanely low.

[@MariauceyRD_Dietitian]

@@RAO.NUTRITION ya its very disappointing and does not make sense given the length of time and effort that goes into becoming a qualified dietitian

[@RAO.NUTRITION]

@@MariauceyRD_Dietitian this is the reason I am going for masters in physician associate studies and not dietetics. Can you please make a video on the Salary and process to become a Physician Associate in UK/ireland/US.

[@MariauceyRD_Dietitian]

@@RAO.NUTRITION Makes sense! It can be a turn-off for many considering dietetics. Unfortunately, I wouldn't have the same knowledge or exposure to make a video about the Physician Associate path

[@RAO.NUTRITION]

@@MariauceyRD_Dietitian Also what is you opinion about Accelerated Bachelor of science in nursing program.!!

[@alyssacollinss]

Thank you so much for making this video!! I would love to know more about the starting your own business/private practice side!

[@MariauceyRD_Dietitian]

You're very welcome Alyssa 💚 Yes I 100% plan on making more business related videos in the future so stay tuned 💫

[@solidorsharp3091]

I support pay increases $ they have stagnated earnings $ stymied salaries. Also some have abused their profession or undermined their own profession credibility with wellness lies and misinformation. The medical community has highlighted these issues on #TedMed.

[@MariauceyRD_Dietitian]

Thank you Solidor! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, it is a big pity the way the salaries are capped, its very demotivating. I have not seen the #TedMed talks but it sounds very interesting so I will definitely check them out. Misinformation is rife on the internet unfortunately.

[@AREDEE365]

There is so much variety of pay in one country alone. I make $42,000/yr in the USA. I'm so underpaid, I am leaving the field.

[@MariauceyRD_Dietitian]

Agreed it's so frustrating. I do think there is a lot of opportunity out there as a dietitian to increase your earnings buts it's not in the typical clinical RD field. Thank you for watching the video :)

[@debbienorman3402]

I’m really enjoying your videos. I’ve been taking a popular collagen powder supplement called Sparkle. It contains vitamin C. My doctor said I may have hemachromatosis and is going to watch me closely. Do u know of a safe way for someone with hemochromatosis to supplement and get benefits from collagen ?

[@MariauceyRD_Dietitian]

Hi Debbie, thank you for watching, I am so glad you are enjoying the videos! Its almost as if you read my mind because I am currently working on a script all about collagen supplements! 🤣 It should be out in the next few weeks so keep an eye out for it, and I'll make sure to add a section on supplementing if you have haemochromatosis too. My advice would be not to take it around the same time as any iron containing foods and then you should be ok in terms of iron absorption. 💚

[@rintajipson]

Hi, Could you please help me, how to answer the competency related questions for senior dietitian post in ireland

[@MariauceyRD_Dietitian]

Hi Rinta, i would love you help but I am currently not practicing in Ireland. Best of luck.

[@vanlifebiker]

I really had no idea how much so I don't really have an opinion on the amount. Sounds like moving to the U.S. would be best for you. I'm not so sure the numbers are even remotely close because of the different wages in different States here. As a Union Wireman/Sub Technician I can make on average in the worst States about $30 an hour. On the higher end in some States I can make over $100 an hour. Some States pay 1.5 an hour over 40 hours & others States pay doubletime for over 8 hours in a day. We get retirement & medical benefits across the board. I guess what I'm saying is even in a Country the income can vary ALOT even in my industry. I tend to chase the higher paying jobs with lots of overtime pay for 6 months out of the year these days. Having the Winters off as a option I wouldn't trade my job for no other. Freedom is wonderful. 🤪

[@MariauceyRD_Dietitian]

Good point, I think with any career it can really vary between locations. Especially in the States when it is so large! Oh wow, having the Winters off sounds lovely! If I ever consider a career change from dietetics, I'll have to look into that!

[@vanlifebiker]

@@MariauceyRD_Dietitian You're to cute for construction. 😂😉

[@MariauceyRD_Dietitian]

Thank you 🤣@@vanlifebiker

[@solidorsharp3091]

I support pay increases $ they have stagnated earnings $ stymied salaries. Also some have abused their profession or undermined their own profession credibility with wellness lies and misinformation. The medical community has highlighted these issues on #TedMed.

[@MariauceyRD_Dietitian]

Thanks for sharing!