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Receptionist salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does a Receptionist make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$21.82
22%
above national average
Average $21.82
Low $16.00
High $31.54

The average salary for a receptionist is $21.82 per hour in New York, NY. 531 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 17, 2026).

Receptionist job openings in New York, NY

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Executive Receptionist
JPMorganChase3.9out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$25.00 - $35.57 an hour
Full-time
22 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Receptionist in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
T-Mobile
 
$260,000per year
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Aramark
 
$134,000per year
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Jewish Family and Children's S...
 
$126,667per year
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The Jewish Board
 
$116,300per year
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D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment ...
 
$92,500per year
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Gilbane
 
$83,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Receptionists near New York, NY

  1. New York, NY
    $21.82 per hour
  2. Cohoes, NY
    $20.49 per hour
  3. Plainview, NY
    $20.30 per hour
  4. Bronx, NY
    $19.94 per hour
  5. Brooklyn, NY
    $19.90 per hour

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How much do similar professions as Receptionist get paid in New York, NY?

Entry Level Receptionist

Job openings
Average $20.00 per hour

Junior Receptionist

Job openings
Average $19.27 per hour

Senior Receptionist

Job openings
Average $22.87 per hour