Receptionist salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for receptionists and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Alaska leaves the most: about $38,113 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $44,720 | $38,113 | $3,176 | 1,530 |
| Washington | $44,710 | $37,484 | $3,124 | 26,500 |
| California | $44,100 | $36,220 | $3,018 | 82,470 |
| Massachusetts | $43,870 | $35,354 | $2,946 | 18,970 |
| New York | $43,080 | $34,815 | $2,901 | 65,010 |
| New Jersey | $41,650 | $34,459 | $2,872 | 42,060 |
| South Dakota | $38,280 | $32,938 | $2,745 | 5,760 |
| New Hampshire | $38,160 | $32,842 | $2,737 | 5,320 |
| Wyoming | $37,480 | $32,295 | $2,691 | 1,540 |
| Nevada | $37,050 | $31,950 | $2,662 | 10,650 |
| Florida | $36,810 | $31,757 | $2,646 | 63,280 |
| Michigan | $37,470 | $30,945 | $2,579 | 25,230 |
| Virginia | $37,060 | $30,641 | $2,553 | 23,360 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,810 | $30,627 | $2,552 | 37,830 |
| Illinois | $37,400 | $30,524 | $2,544 | 40,370 |
| Texas | $35,210 | $30,471 | $2,539 | 78,330 |
| Ohio | $35,920 | $30,349 | $2,529 | 30,850 |
| Tennessee | $34,910 | $30,230 | $2,519 | 11,460 |
| Georgia | $36,100 | $30,133 | $2,511 | 26,080 |
| North Carolina | $35,440 | $29,720 | $2,477 | 20,080 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.