Receptionist Salary in Adelaide (2026)

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Receptionists in Adelaide earn a median salary of $63,894 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $79,520. That sits 20% below Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000. Figures are based on 36 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 68th percentile by listing volume in Adelaide ↑ +6 listings vs last month
💰 Receptionist · Adelaide
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $79,520
Median: $63,894
May $61k
Jun $63k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $55,000 – $79,520
Overall $55k–$79k Mid $55k–$79k $53k $59k $64k $70k $76k $81k
Moderate confidence 36 listings (+6 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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Bottom 10%  $55,000 Median  $63,894 $79,520  Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Adelaide is the cheapest capital for receptionists at $63.9k, trailing Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane (all $64.6k to $65k) by a small margin. That $63.9k sits 20.1% below Adelaide's all-roles median, which is typical for a front-desk role. Demand is reasonable (68th percentile) and rising (36 listings, up from 30), with the median up $2k over the month. The range is tight ($55k to $79.5k), and the pay lever is specialisation, medical or legal reception, rather than general front-of-house.

Take Home Pay (based on median $63,894)

Weekly (net)
~$989
Monthly (net)
~$4,285
Annual (net)
~$51,425
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $71,241

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?
The band starts around $55k. What lifts a receptionist toward the $79.5k top is specialisation: medical, legal or corporate reception over general front-desk, fluency in a specific booking or practice-management system, and absorbing admin, billing or coordination duties beyond phones and greeting. A second language also helps in customer-facing settings.
Is $63,894 a good salary in Adelaide?
Depends, leaning no. At $63.9k the median runs 20.1% below Adelaide's $80k all-roles figure and nets about $51.4k after tax, though Adelaide's low cost of living softens that. This is normal for front-desk work rather than a concern, but the ceiling is low. The upside is specialising (medical or legal reception) or stepping up into Administration Officer or Executive Assistant work.
How much does a Senior Receptionist make in Adelaide?
There is no senior receptionist band, pay caps around $79.5k for specialised or coordinator roles. Progression means moving into Administration Officer, office-coordinator or medical/legal-support roles that carry billing, scheduling or compliance responsibility. Taking ownership of a function beyond the front desk is what lifts you off the reception pay floor.

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Receptionist salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page) $63,894 —
Melbourne $65,000 ~same
Perth $65,000 ~same
Sydney $65,000 ~same
Brisbane $64,610 ~same

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