Front Desk Receptionist Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Front Desk Receptionist make in Chicago, IL? The average Front Desk Receptionist salary in Chicago, IL is $33,721 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $30,265 and $38,668. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Front Desk Agent
Port Angeles Hotel - PORT ANGELES , WA
About the Role: Full-Time Front Desk Agent. The Front Desk Agent at Red Lion Port Angeles in Washington plays a crucial role in creating a welcoming and efficie
- 3 days ago
Front Desk Patient Registrar
CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC - DANBURY , CT
Job Description. Job Description. CIFC Health is looking to fill multiple positions for Front Desk Patient Registrar. In the following Departments: Chiropractic
- 5 days ago
Campground Front Desk Attendant
Carowinds - CHARLOTTE , NC
Overview. $15.00 per hour. . Maintains the campground location according to Park standards, registers campers and sells merchandise to guests. Takes reservatio
- 2 days ago
Campground Front Desk Attendant
Carowinds - CHARLOTTE , NC
Overview. $15.00 per hour. . Maintains the campground location according to Park standards, registers campers and sells merchandise to guests. Takes reservatio
- 2 days ago
Campground Front Desk Attendant
Carowinds - CHARLOTTE , NC
Overview. $15.00 per hour. . Maintains the campground location according to Park standards, registers campers and sells merchandise to guests. Takes reservatio
- 2 days ago
Campground Front Desk Attendant
Carowinds - CHARLOTTE , NC
Overview. $15.00 per hour. . Maintains the campground location according to Park standards, registers campers and sells merchandise to guests. Takes reservatio
- 2 days ago

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30265
38668
33721

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
30390
38790
33846
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Front Desk Receptionist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Front Desk Receptionist ranges from $30,265 to $38,668 with the average base salary of $33,721. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,390 to $38,790 with the average total cash compensation of $33,846.

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Front Desk Receptionist Salary in popular cities: Aurora, Rockford, Joliet

Skills associated with Front Desk Receptionist: Direct, Inventory

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