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Receptionist Salary in Alabama (2026)
$15.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,927/year ($2,244/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $32,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $40,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,460 Receptionist jobs in Alabama (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Receptionist salary of $32,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,927 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $32,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,731 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,493 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,440 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,927 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,244 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Alabama?
- The median Receptionist salary in Alabama is $32,590 per year ($15.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,120 and $36,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $32,590, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $26,927 per year ($2,244 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 10,460 Receptionist jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.