Medical Receptionist Salary in Adelaide (2026)

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Medical Receptionists in Adelaide earn a median salary of $66,116 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $58,094 and $80,000. That sits 17% below Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000. Figures are based on 37 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 71th percentile by listing volume in Adelaide ↓ -4 listings vs last month
💰 Medical Receptionist · Adelaide
ADVERTISED RANGE
$58,094 – $80,000
Median: $66,116
May $65k
Jun $66k
→ Stable

Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.

Mid level $57,798 – $78,532
Overall $58k–$80k Mid $57k–$78k $56k $61k $66k $71k $77k $82k
Moderate confidence 37 listings (-4 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Understanding the Adelaide Market

Adelaide is actually the best-paying city for medical receptionists at $66.1k, edging out Brisbane, Sydney and Gold Coast ($65k) and clearly beating Perth ($60.8k). That $66.1k still sits 17.4% below Adelaide's all-roles median, which is normal for front-desk healthcare work. Demand is solid (71st percentile) though listings eased slightly, with the median up $1.1k over the month. The range is tight ($58k to $80k), and the clinical ladder above (Registered Nurse $100k, Enrolled Nurse $85k) shows where the real healthcare money sits.

Take Home Pay (based on median $66,116)

Weekly (net)
~$1,016
Monthly (net)
~$4,404
Annual (net)
~$52,848
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $73,719

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Medical Receptionist in Adelaide?
The band starts around $58k. What lifts a medical receptionist toward the $80k top is systems and specialty: fluency in a specific practice-management platform (Best Practice, Genie), experience in a busy specialist or hospital setting, and billing, Medicare and practice-coordination duties beyond front-desk work.
Is $66,116 a good salary in Adelaide?
Depends. At $66.1k the median runs 17.4% below Adelaide's $80k all-roles figure but is the highest medical-receptionist rate in the country, and it nets about $52.8k after tax in the most affordable capital. That gap is normal for front-desk healthcare, so this is fair rather than a concern, and Adelaide is the best city for the title. The ceiling is low though, so the upside is a clinical or practice-management move.
How much does a Senior Medical Receptionist make in Adelaide?
There is no senior band for this role, pay caps around $80k for practice coordinators. Progression means moving into practice-management (running billing, staff and operations) or studying toward a clinical role like Enrolled Nurse ($85k) or Dental Assistant work. Taking on billing, compliance and roster ownership across a clinic is the lever that lifts you off the front desk.

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Medical Receptionist salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page) $66,116 —
Brisbane $65,104 ~same
Gold Coast $65,000 ~same
Sydney $65,000 ~same
Melbourne $63,232 -4%

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