As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Receptionist in the US is $35,748, equivalent to $17 per hour, $687 weekly, or $2,979 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Receptionist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Receptionist in the US vary widely, spanning from $29,920 to $42,036. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($32,697) and 75th percentile ($39,039), while top earners (90th percentile) make $42,036 per year. This $6,342 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Data Entry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Entry Level Receptionist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 34 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Receptionist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $29,920 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $32,697 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $35,748 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $39,039 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Receptionist Salary $42,036 US September 01, 2026
25% $32,697 10% $29,920 90% $42,036 75% $39,039 $35,748 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Entry Level Receptionist ?

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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    Entry Level Receptionist

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Receptionist II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Receptionist in the United States. The base salary for Entry Level Receptionist ranges from $32,697 to $39,039 with the average base salary of $35,748. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $33,831 to $42,505 with the average total cash compensation of $37,768.
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