Receptionist salary in Georgia after taxes
The median receptionist in Georgia earns $36,100 a year ($17.36 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $30,133 a year, or $1,158.98 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,920 | $21,637 | $1,803 | $832.18 |
| 25th percentile | $29,540 | $25,190 | $2,099 | $968.84 |
| Median | $36,100 | $30,133 | $2,511 | $1,158.98 |
| 75th percentile | $41,670 | $34,331 | $2,861 | $1,320.42 |
| 90th percentile | $47,190 | $38,491 | $3,208 | $1,480.42 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of receptionists in Georgia earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Receptionist take-home pay in other states
Georgia ranks #19 of 20 of the states we cover for median receptionist take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $44,720 | $38,113 |
| Washington | $44,710 | $37,484 |
| California | $44,100 | $36,220 |
| Massachusetts | $43,870 | $35,354 |
| New York | $43,080 | $34,815 |
| New Jersey | $41,650 | $34,459 |
| South Dakota | $38,280 | $32,938 |
| New Hampshire | $38,160 | $32,842 |
| Wyoming | $37,480 | $32,295 |
| Nevada | $37,050 | $31,950 |
| Florida | $36,810 | $31,757 |
| Michigan | $37,470 | $30,945 |
| Virginia | $37,060 | $30,641 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,810 | $30,627 |
| Illinois | $37,400 | $30,524 |
| Texas | $35,210 | $30,471 |
| Ohio | $35,920 | $30,349 |
| Tennessee | $34,910 | $30,230 |
| Georgia | $36,100 | $30,133 |
| North Carolina | $35,440 | $29,720 |
Questions
How much does a receptionist make in Georgia after taxes?
The median receptionist in Georgia earns $36,100 a year ($17.36 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal and state taxes that's about $30,133 a year, $2,511 a month or $1,158.98 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many receptionists work in Georgia?
About 26,080, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
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.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Georgia DOR, Employer’s Withholding Tax Guide 2026 (rev. Sept. 2026), percentage method
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