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$34,825
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Receptionist is $34,825 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $33,028 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 $1,797 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.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Receptionist | $34,825 /yr |
| Senior Receptionist | $44,537 /yr |
| Lead Receptionist | $37,006 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Receptionist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Receptionist in United States. Employers include Google, Quinn Emanuel and UBS.
Top Paying Companies
For Receptionist in United States
| 1 | $54,925 | ||
| 2 | Quinn Emanuel | $47,165 | |
| 3 | UBS | $46,271 | |
| 4 | The Blackstone Group | $45,796 | |
| 5 | Meta | $45,768 | |
| 6 | First Republic | $45,320 | |
| 7 | Morgan Stanley | $45,293 | |
| 8 | IBM | $43,938 | |
| 9 | Apple | $43,449 | |
| 10 | Uber | $42,975 |
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Receptionist | $34,825 /yr |
| Senior Receptionist | $44,537 /yr |
| Lead Receptionist | $37,006 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Receptionist in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Receptionist in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $40,168, Financial Services with a median total pay of $39,887, Insurance with a median total pay of $39,745, Legal with a median total pay of $39,393, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $38,945.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$38,945
8% Higher than other industries
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Administrative jobs offer increased opportunities for remote-work, particularly for job-seekers with more than a high school degree and technical skills such as experience in word processing and spreadsheet programs. Job responsibilities include scheduling, report-building and data entry. Administrative jobs are found in every industry and most offer on-the-job training. Salaries are experiencing below average growth due to automation and software.
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Receptionist pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Receptionist is $33,028 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Receptionist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 28145 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Receptionist employees.
The highest salary for a Receptionist in United States is $41,888 per year.
The lowest salary for a Receptionist in United States is $26,041 per year.
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