Receptionist salary in New South Wales
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $54,000 — New South Wales sits $1,594 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Receptionist salary of $52,406 — after $6,028 income tax and $1,048 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Receptionist roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Government★ 4.1 | $68,055 | $60,900 – $70,000 |
| Ray White★ 3.4 | $60,000 | $33,600 – $65,000 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $59,280 | $56,454 – $63,232 |
| Bupa★ 4.0 | $56,500 | $40,000 – $63,000 |
| Servcorp★ 2.5 | $55,300 | $50,000 – $65,000 |
| Jones Lang LaSalle★ 3.7 | $55,000 | $44,855 – $79,140 |
| Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic★ 3.6 | $55,000 | $45,000 – $69,300 |
| World Gym★ 3.5 | $53,352 | $43,472 – $70,563 |
| Bunnings Warehouse★ 3.8 | $52,900 | $48,000 – $56,700 |
| Plus Fitness★ 4.2 | $51,376 | $26,340 – $59,280 |
| YHA Australia★ 3.6 | $48,412 | $45,448 – $65,208 |
| Virgin Active★ 3.4 | $43,472 | $37,030 – $58,154 |
| Thai Airways★ 3.9 | $42,831 | $39,183 – $48,159 |
| Fitness First Australia★ 3.5 | $40,706 | $23,514 – $49,400 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $38,532 | $23,712 – $47,424 |
| St. Vincent's & Mercy Private Hospital★ 3.5 | $38,004 | $37,538 – $38,273 |
| Sunstate Airlines (QLD)★ 4.0 | $36,103 | $35,051 – $37,186 |
Receptionist pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
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