Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,260 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Columbus earn between $30,360 and $39,530.
- $26K10th
- $30K25th
- $36KMedian
- $40K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,670 | $2,972 | $17.15 |
| Median | $35,560 | $2,963 | $17.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,360 | $2,530 | $14.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,530 | $3,294 | $19.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Columbus earn about the same as the Indiana average ($36,300) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $35,670 | $35,560 | $26,210 | $47,260 | 240 |
| Indiana | $36,300 | $36,160 | $24,410 | $47,310 | 17,360 |
| 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 $35,670, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $29,194 a year, or $2,433 a month and $1,123 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $35,670 buys what about $38,354 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 6th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($37,430).
- Indianapolis$37,430
- Elkhart$37,340
- South Bend$36,460
- Kokomo$36,220
- Michigan City$35,860
- Columbus$35,670
- Fort Wayne$35,560
- Lafayette$35,070
- Bloomington$34,320
- Evansville$34,300
All Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries in Indiana
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?
$17.15 an hour on average, and $17.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Columbus?
About $29,194 a year ($2,433 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,670. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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