How much does a Desk Receptionist make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Desk Receptionist is $41,855 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $39,306 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,549 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $34K-$51K/yr?
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Receptionist | $41,201 /yr |
| Senior Receptionist | $44,583 /yr |
| Lead Receptionist | $44,506 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Desk Receptionist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Desk Receptionist in United States. Employers include American University, DePaul University and Loyola University Chicago.
Top Paying Companies
For Desk Receptionist in United States
| 1 | American University | $35,224 | |
| 2 | DePaul University | $35,167 | |
| 3 | Loyola University Chicago | $34,324 | |
| 4 | Marquette University | $34,006 |
For Receptionist
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What is the total pay trajectory for Receptionist?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Receptionist | $41,201 /yr |
| Senior Receptionist | $44,583 /yr |
| Lead Receptionist | $44,506 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Desk Receptionist in United States
The top paying industry for a Desk Receptionist in United States is Education with a median total pay of $34,746.
Education
Top paying companies in Education for Desk Receptionist are American University, DePaul University, and Loyola University Chicago.
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Desk Receptionist pay FAQ
The average salary for a Desk Receptionist is $41,855 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 52 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Desk Receptionist employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Desk Receptionist in United States is $51,211 per year.
The lowest salary for a Desk Receptionist in United States is $34,340 per year.
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