Receptionist Salary in Adelaide (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Receptionists in Adelaide earn a median salary of $62,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $80,000. That sits 22% below Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,028. Figures are based on 49 jobs advertised in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 14% of roles by listing volume in Adelaide ↑ +13 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$55,000 – $80,000

Median: $62,500

Jun $63k

Jul $62k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level

$55,000 – $80,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 49 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 37.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 62.7% 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% $55,000 Median $62,500 $80,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Reception listings rose from 36 to 49 while the median eased $1,400 to $62,000, the pattern you get when more junior roles enter the mix rather than pay falling. Adelaide sits at the bottom of the national range, with Brisbane and Sydney at $65,000, though that $3,000 gap is meaningless against the housing difference. The spread runs 40%, wider than expected for a role this standardised, because $80,000 listings are usually reception blended with office coordination. Executive assistant work in the same city pays $98,000.

Take Home Pay (based on median $62,500)

Weekly (net)

~$972

Monthly (net)

~$4,211

Annual (net)

~$50,533

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $69,687

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 Receptionist in Adelaide?

Entry is $55,000 and most reception roles start within a few thousand of it. What separates the $55,000 listings from the $70,000 ones is scope: switchboard and greeting at the bottom, diary management, invoicing and travel booking at the top. Medical and legal reception both pay above general office reception in Adelaide.

Is $62,500 a good salary in Adelaide?

No. At $62,000 the role sits 21.9% below Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000, with take-home near $972 a week. That is consistent nationally, since no capital pays reception more than $65,000, so this reflects the role rather than the city. Treat it as an entry point, with administration officer at $70,000 and executive assistant at $98,000 as the standard progression.

How much does a Senior Receptionist make in Adelaide?

There is no senior band, and $80,000 at the top of the range usually means the job has stopped being reception. Office coordination, facilities and executive support are what those listings actually describe. The clean move is to executive assistant work at $98,000, which rewards the same diary and stakeholder skills a full band higher.

Other roles in Adelaide

Receptionist salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page)	$62,500	0%
Brisbane	$65,000	+4%
Sydney	$65,000	+4%
Melbourne	$64,220	+3%
Perth	$64,220	+3%

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