Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $39,760 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Columbus earn between $29,100 and $35,550.
- $24K10th
- $29K25th
- $31KMedian
- $36K75th
- $40K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,250 | $2,688 | $15.50 |
| Median | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,100 | $2,425 | $13.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,550 | $2,962 | $17.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Columbus earn 11% less than the Georgia average ($36,150) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $32,250 | $31,200 | $23,610 | $39,760 | 910 |
| Georgia | $36,150 | $36,100 | $24,920 | $47,190 | 26,080 |
| United States | $39,460 | $38,010 | $28,760 | $49,950 | 910,180 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $32,250, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $27,232 a year, or $2,269 a month and $1,047 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $27,232 | $2,269 |
| Working in AL | $26,814 | $2,234 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $32,250 buys what about $36,116 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 13th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($37,730).
All Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for receptionists and information clerks
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($53,200).
- San Francisco, CA$53,200
- San Jose, CA$52,950
- Vallejo, CA$51,950
- Santa Rosa, CA$49,340
- Napa, CA$48,950
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Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Columbus: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Columbus?
$15.51 an hour on average, and $15.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Columbus?
About $27,232 a year ($2,269 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $32,250.
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($39,460).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4171; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.34, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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