Receptionist Salary in New Zealand
NZ$44,475
per year
per hour
NZ$21.38
per hour
per year
Receptionist - Average Salary & Hourly Pay NZ
The median (average) salary for a Receptionist in New Zealand is NZ$44,475 per year (NZ$21.38 per hour), which is 28% lower than the national median (average) salary.
Receptionist salary range: NZ$39,709 to NZ$64,400.
Receptionist salary range: NZ$39,709 to NZ$64,400.
NZ$39,709
Low
NZ$44,475
Median salary
NZ$64,400
High
NZ$19.09
Low
NZ$21.38
Median salary
NZ$30.96
High
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Receptionist Salary Range
Among Receptionists, Front Desk Receptionists or Hotel Receptionists tend to have the lowest salaries, while specialized roles like Legal Receptionists usually earn more.
Receptionist - Pay Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Receptionist | NZ$0/year | -11% |
| Legal Receptionist | NZ$0/year | +15% |
Receptionist - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand
An Entry Level Receptionist with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$40,000 gross per year. A mid career Receptionist with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$43,500, while the average income for an experienced Receptionist with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$50,000. Receptionists with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$51,000.
How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Receptionist
| Late Career | ▲ +15% |
| Experienced | ▲ +12% |
| Average Salary | NZ$44,475/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -2% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -10% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
88%
88%
Male
12%
12%
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The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated.
Salary data are from Receptionist job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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