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Front desk receptionist salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Front Desk Receptionist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$40,185
Average $40,185
Low $26,877
High $60,083

The average salary for a front desk receptionist is $40,185 per year in the United States. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 12, 2026).

Front Desk Receptionist job openings in United States

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Front Office Clerk/Receptionis...
Dolphin Air & Heat, Inc.
Tampa, FL
From $17 an hour
Full-time
32 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Front Desk Receptionist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Brilliant
 
$200,000per year
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Elite Staffing Services
 
$182,000per year
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Warren Barr
 
$177,268per year
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Blink Fitness
 
$153,348per year
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HILGARTWILSON
 
$145,288per year
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PFS Group
 
$131,381per year
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Highest paying cities for Front Desk Receptionists near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $47,074 per year
  2. Tampa, FL
    $37,629 per year
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $35,637 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $35,137 per year
  5. Fort Worth, TX
    $32,960 per year

Where can a Front Desk Receptionist earn more?

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