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Receptionist Salary in Delaware (2026)
$17.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,907/year ($2,492/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,880 Receptionist jobs in Delaware (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Receptionist salary of $36,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,907 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $36,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,177 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,778 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$1,448 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,907 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,492 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Delaware?
- The median Receptionist salary in Delaware is $36,310 per year ($17.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,790 and $42,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $36,310, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $29,907 per year ($2,492 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 2,880 Receptionist jobs in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware.