Medical Receptionist Salary in Adelaide (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Medical Receptionists in Adelaide earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $59,496 and $69,427. That sits 19% below Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,028. Figures are based on 34 jobs advertised in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 66th percentile by listing volume in Adelaide ↓ -3 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$59,496 – $69,427

Median: $65,000

Jun $66k

Jul $65k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$59,424 – $69,452

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 34 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 35.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 64.7% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10% $59,496 Median $65,000 $69,427 Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

At 15% the spread here is the narrowest of any Adelaide role this month, meaning pay is effectively fixed between $59,000 and $69,000 regardless of employer. The national picture is just as flat, with Brisbane and Sydney at $65,000 and Perth at $63,000, so there is no city worth relocating for. Listings slipped from 37 to 34 and the median eased $1,100, movements small enough to read as noise. What this role offers is stability rather than progression.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)

~$1,003

Monthly (net)

~$4,344

Annual (net)

~$52,133

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

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?

Entry is $59,000, only $6,000 below the median, which is what a 15% spread looks like in practice. Practice software matters more than experience here, with Best Practice, Medical Director and Genie appearing repeatedly in listings. Specialist clinics and day surgeries pay at the top of the band, general practice at the bottom.

Is $65,000 a good salary in Adelaide?

No, and the structure of the role is why. At $65,000 it sits 18.8% below Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000, with take-home near $1,003 a week. Every other capital pays within $2,000 of this, so it is a national rate rather than a local shortfall. Adelaide's low living costs make it more workable here than the same salary would be in Sydney.

How much does a Senior Medical Receptionist make in Adelaide?

There is no senior band and the ceiling is $69,000, the tightest of any role in this report. Practice management is the only meaningful step up, combining reception with billing, compliance and staff rostering. Within healthcare the larger moves are into disability support at $80,000, or clinical study leading to nursing at $95,000.

Other roles in Adelaide

Medical Receptionist salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page)	$65,000	0%
Brisbane	$65,000	~same
Sydney	$65,000	~same
Melbourne	$64,220	~same
Perth	$63,726	~same

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