Receptionist Salary in the US
$33,250
per year
per month
$2,770
per month
per year
Bonus
$550/year
Bonus
$50/month
Receptionist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Receptionist is $33,250 per year ($2,770 per month), which is $20,240 (-38%) lower than the average salary in the US.
A Receptionist can expect an average starting salary of $25,450. The highest salaries can exceed $50,220.
A Receptionist can expect an average starting salary of $25,450. The highest salaries can exceed $50,220.
$25,450
Low
$33,250
Average salary
$50,220
High
$2,120
Low
$2,770
Average salary
$4,190
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $26,400 $52,720 | ||
| Salary | $25,450 - 50,220 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 2,500 | |
| Total Pay | $25,450 - 52,720 |
$0 $2,200 $4,400 | ||
| Salary | $2,120 - 4,190 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 210 | |
| Total Pay | $2,120 - 4,400 |
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Receptionist Salary Range
Among Receptionists in the US, Entry Level Receptionists tend to have the lowest salaries, while Hotel Receptionists, Dental Receptionists and Medical Receptionists enjoy the highest salaries.
Receptionist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Receptionist | $39K/year | +18% |
| Dental Receptionist | $39K/year | +16% |
| Hotel Receptionist | $37K/year | +12% |
| Veterinary Receptionist | $36K/year | +7% |
| Spa Receptionist | $35K/year | +5% |
| Salon Receptionist | $33K/year | -1% |
| Front Desk Receptionist | $31K/year | -6% |
| Entry Level Receptionist | $24K/year | -27% |
Receptionist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Receptionist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $27,560 per year. A mid career Receptionist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $36,250, while an experienced Receptionist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $43,380. Receptionists with more than 20 years of experience earn $46,550 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Receptionist
| Late Career | ▲ +40% |
| Experienced | ▲ +30% |
| Mid Career | ▲ +9% |
| Average Salary | $33,250/year |
| Entry Level | ▼ -17% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
91%
91%
Male
9%
9%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Receptionist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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