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Receptionist Salary in Alaska (2026)
$21.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,113/year ($3,176/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,530 Receptionist jobs in Alaska (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Receptionist salary of $44,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $38,113 — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
| Gross (median) | $44,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,186 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,421 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,113 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,176 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Alaska?
- The median Receptionist salary in Alaska is $44,720 per year ($21.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,370 and $50,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $44,720, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $38,113 per year ($3,176 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 1,530 Receptionist jobs in Alaska 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 Alaska 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 Alaska.