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Receptionist Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$19.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,248/year ($2,771/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,170 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,980 Receptionist jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Receptionist salary of $40,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,248 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $40,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,696 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,108 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,578 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,248 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,771 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Connecticut?
- The median Receptionist salary in Connecticut is $40,630 per year ($19.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,250 and $47,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $40,630, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $33,248 per year ($2,771 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 14,980 Receptionist jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.