State Hires 22 Receptionists

by Will Compernolle The State of Illinois hired 22 receptionists in fiscal year 2008 for $657,353.22 in combined total wages. Of the 22, 14 were titled “receptionist,” 4 were titled “clerk typist/receptionist,” 2 were titled “office receptionist,” and 1 was titled “receptionist-secretary.” The highest paid receptionist made $49,972 while the average receptionist took home a...

by Will Compernolle

The State of Illinois hired 22 receptionists in fiscal year 2008 for $657,353.22 in combined total wages. Of the 22, 14 were titled “receptionist,” 4 were titled “clerk typist/receptionist,” 2 were titled “office receptionist,” and 1 was titled “receptionist-secretary.” The highest paid receptionist made $49,972 while the average receptionist took home a $29,879 salary. Of the 22 receptionists, 4 were employed by the Governor’s office. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, the mean salary for “receptionists and information clerks” in Illinois was $25,440.

To find this information on our IllinoisOpenGov.org website, click on “Payroll” and search “receptionist,” “clerk typist/receptionist,” “office receptionist,” and “receptionist-secretary” in the “Position” field.