How much does an Entry Level Receptionist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Entry Level Receptionist in the United States is $16 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $14 and $18. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Entry Level Receptionist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $13 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $14 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $16 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $18 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $20 US March 26, 2024
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A receptionist is an employee taking an office or administrative support position. The work is usually performed in a waiting area such as a lobby or front office desk of an organization or business. The title receptionist is attributed to the person who is employed by an organization to receive or greet any visitors, patients, or clients and answer telephone calls. The term front desk is used in many hotels for an administrative department where a receptionist's duties also may include room reservations and assignment, guest registration, cashier work, credit checks, key control as well as ma...

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Job Description Job Description IF YOU QUALIFY TO BE A LEGAL ASSISTANT OR HAVE AT LEAST 6 MONTHS OF EXPERIENCE IN A FAMILY LAW FIRM THE COMPENSATION WILL BE HIGHER. THE LISTED COMPENSATION IS FOR ENTRY-LEVEL RECEPTIONISTS We are looking for a Legal Assistant to be responsible for greeting clients and visitors to our office. You will be in charge of direct communication with the Attorney before and after Court, Preparing legal documents, answering phones and taking messages. To be successful in this role, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, as you will be required to write legal declarations as well as have competency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel. Prior experience as a receptionist is REQUIRED. Greet clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude Announcing clients as necessary Assisting with a variety of administrative tasks including copying, faxing, taking notes, and emails Preparing meeting and training rooms. Answering
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  1. This Job:

    Entry Level Receptionist

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Receptionist II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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