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Receptionist Salary in Utah (2026)
$17.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,214/year ($2,518/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,020 Receptionist jobs in Utah (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Receptionist salary of $36,960 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,214 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $36,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,255 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,827 |
| Utah state income tax | −$1,663 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,214 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,518 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Utah?
- The median Receptionist salary in Utah is $36,960 per year ($17.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,750 and $42,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Utah?
- On the median salary of $36,960, a single filer in Utah takes home about $30,214 per year ($2,518 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 12,020 Receptionist jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.