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Receptionist Salary in Colorado (2026)
$20.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,795/year ($2,900/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,020 Receptionist jobs in Colorado (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Receptionist salary of $42,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,795 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $42,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,861 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,214 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,140 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,795 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Colorado?
- The median Receptionist salary in Colorado is $42,010 per year ($20.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,510 and $46,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $42,010, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $34,795 per year ($2,900 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 11,020 Receptionist jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.