Average Receptionist Salary / Wages
Salary and pay information for receptionists is compiled regularly by analysis of Australian jobs advertised in major publications. Salaries are annual unless otherwise stated.
The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations Codes (ANZSCO) are 542111 for receptionists (general), 542112 for admissions clerks and 542113 for hotel or motel receptionists.
Job titles and exact tasks vary in this work and examples of some occupation titles are receptionist (general), front desk staff, admissions clerk and hotel or motel receptionist.
This occupation is currently not on the Australian Skilled Occupation List or on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List.
The average Australian weekly full-time ordinary earnings across all occupations in mid-2018 were $1,586, giving an annual income of approximately $82,472. This was 2.6% higher than in mid-2017.*
Receptionists in 2018 typically earn between $24 and $30 per hour.
Receptionist Salaries / Wages in 2018
| Job Title | Salary / Wage $ | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Receptionist | $27 – $28 per hour | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Receptionist for Department of Planning & Environment NSW- Clerk Grade 1 / 2 | up to 76,000 | Gosford, New South Wales |
| Sales / Admin Receptionist | 45,000 – 50,000 | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Receptionist / Administrator | 50,000 | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Receptionist / Administrator | 50,000 | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Casual Receptionist | $20 – $25 per hour | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Legal Receptionist | 50,000 – 55,0000 | Canberra, ACT |
| Experienced Career Receptionist | up to $48,000 | Perth, Western Australia |
| Receptionist for Medical Practice | $25 – $29 per hour | Adelaide, South Australia |
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*Source:ABS
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