Receptionist Salary in Australia
AU$26.60
per hour
per year
AU$52,561
per year
per hour
Receptionist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Receptionist is AU$26.60 per hour (AU$52,561 per year), which is AU$17,327 (-25%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Receptionist can expect an average starting pay of AU$21.47 per hour. The highest pay rates can exceed AU$35.
A Receptionist can expect an average starting pay of AU$21.47 per hour. The highest pay rates can exceed AU$35.
AU$21.47
Low
AU$26.60
Average salary
AU$35
High
AU$42,424
Low
AU$52,561
Average salary
AU$69,160
High
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Receptionist Salary Range
Among Receptionists, Junior Receptionists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Receptionists enjoy the highest salaries.
Receptionist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Receptionist | AU$65K/year | +24% |
| Junior Receptionist | AU$43K/year | -19% |
| Part Time Receptionist | AU$40K/year | -24% |
Receptionist - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Receptionist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$21.50 per hour. A mid career Receptionist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$25.30, while a Senior Receptionist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$32.90. Receptionists with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$33.40 per hour on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Receptionist in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +26% |
| Senior | ▲ +24% |
| Average Salary | AU$26.60/hour |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -19% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
78%
78%
Male
22%
22%
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Receptionist - Related Salaries (per year)
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Receptionist job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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