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Receptionist Salary in Indiana (2026)
$17.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,168/year ($2,514/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $41,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,360 Receptionist jobs in Indiana (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Receptionist salary of $36,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,168 — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
| Gross (median) | $36,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,159 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,766 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,067 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,168 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,514 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Indiana?
- The median Receptionist salary in Indiana is $36,160 per year ($17.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,790 and $41,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $36,160, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $30,168 per year ($2,514 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 17,360 Receptionist jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.