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Receptionist I Salaries in Ottawa, ON

• What is the average Receptionist I salary for Ottawa, ON?
  How much does a Receptionist I in Ottawa, ON make? The median annual Receptionist I salary in Ottawa, ON is C$47,522, as of July 27, 2026, with a range usually between C$42,997-C$52,537 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Receptionist I may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Receptionist I in Ottawa, ON.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Receptionist I in Ottawa, ON that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Receptionist I in Ottawa, ON are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of July 27, 2026

• Job Description for Receptionist I
  Greets visitors and maintains visitor logs. Completes security procedures such as issuing badges or visitor passes. Performs administrative activities such as booking meeting rooms, arranging transportation, receiving and sending mail and packages. Responds to internal and external inquiries. May provide back up for clerical projects or route phone calls. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. View full job description

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• Categories that include Receptionist I
  • Administrative, Support, and Clerical

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