Receptionist Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median receptionist in the Chicago area earns $38,060 a year ($18.30 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($38,010) and 2% above the Illinois median ($37,400). Half of the 30,540 receptionists there earn between $34,960 and $45,140.
Median $38,060
10th: $31,69090th: $49,560
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,690 | $31,200 | $28,760 |
| 25th percentile | $34,960 | $34,510 | $33,960 |
| Median | $38,060 | $37,400 | $38,010 |
| 75th percentile | $45,140 | $44,260 | $45,130 |
| 90th percentile | $49,560 | $48,350 | $49,950 |
| Average | $40,270 | $39,520 | $39,460 |
| Jobs | 30,540 | 40,370 | 910,180 |
Chicago, IL ranks 19th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for receptionist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($49,450).
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Check my payReceptionist pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $49,450
- San Jose, CA: $47,130
- Seattle, WA: $45,820
- Sacramento, CA: $45,140
- New York, NY: $44,690
- San Diego, CA: $44,390
- Boston, MA: $43,930
- Denver, CO: $43,680
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.