As a Receptionist, how much do you get paid or expect to be paid?? Please read additional details..?

Question

This is a list of what i do, i make $12.00per hour, i live in san francisco, ive been at my job for 11 months:(do you think im underpaid? what should i be making?? They SAY im a receptionist, but i feel that i do WAY more than what a receptionist should be doing.

Process & direct Every call that comes in
sort thru the company email
Compose ALL documents for 3 key managers
handle all bulk mailings
maintain office supplies
schedule maintance appointments
process, stamp & copy checks 3 days a week
compose delinquecy reports
process monthly financial statements
create proposals for business
deal with any problems a tenant might have, and then take the appriate action
filing all documents

and many other things that i have to deal with unexpectedly on a day-to day basis

btw i work 40 hours per week

Answer 1

I am a receptionist and feel I get paid way too much for the amount of work that I do-I'm at work right now, searching the web cause I don't have anything else to do. I think it sounds like you do a lot as the receptionist, but you tend to be a gopher in that position and do a lot of tasks you may not have signed up for. I think a more appropriate job title would be administrative assistant or something of that sort. Since you live in San Fransisco and the cost of living is higher there, I think you are probably making less money than you should to maintain a decent lifestyle. If you are not satisfied with the amount of work that you do and what you get paid...at your next review I would speak to your boss about your concerns and do some research and be able to point out how much other receptionists in the area make and the tasks and responsibilities that they do in contrast to what you do. Good luck!

Answer 2

For San Francisco, you may be underpaid. ( Here in the Midwest a receptionist can expect maybe 8$ to just handle calls and minimal tasks. $12 would cover all the other items you describe.) San Francisco has a higher cost of living, so if you factor that in, I would say after you have been working there for a full year, ask your supervisor if they give employee reviews because you would like to know how you are doing. This is a super subtle way of letting boss know you think a raise would be a good idea. If your boss gives you the review, says you are doing a great job but doesn't make any mention of pay, then mention it yourself.

It would not hurt to look through the Want Ads in your local paper to see what an ENTRY LEVEL receptionist would be making. You are obviously beyond entry level, and should be able to expect pay that reflects that. Whatever you do, DO NOT demand a raise. Be as tactful as possible. If your boss explains why they cannot raise your pay now, but that they plan to in the future...ok. But if you feel like you are getting a load of hot air...start looking around for something else. Eventhough you are called a receptionist, your resume should reflect that you take responsibility for your work, and have the skills needed to do alot more than just reception work.

Answer 3

If you do work which is mostly composing documents and reports, it seems that your job is more of an Administrative Assistant position than a Receptionist.

This is the general job description for an Administrative Assistant:

Performs administrative and office support activities for multiple supervisors. Duties may include fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, filing, and faxing. Extensive software skills are required, as well as Internet research abilities and strong communication skills. Staff in this category also may have the title of department assistant, coordinator, or associate.

This is the job description for a Receptionist:

Receptionist – Greets visitors, handles incoming calls and performs general administrative duties. Also may assist other administrative staff with overflow work, including word processing, data entry and internet research tasks.
The average national salary range for a Receptionist is $20,000 - $25,500 (roughly $10-$12.25/hr), while the average range for an Administrative Assistant is $26,000 - $31,750 (roughly $13-$15.15 per hour).

Thus, your salary is consistent with that of a Receptionist, but it is lower than the standard range for an Administrative Assistant. Since you have less than one year of experience in this job, you should expect the mid level (salaries should generally be higher in California.)

If you have a human resources representative at your organization, you may want to consider speaking with him or her about getting your job description changed, and perhaps re-classifying your salary range.

Answer 4

It sounds like you are more of an Administrator than a receptionist. Look at Monster.com for an idea of what administrators job duties are and their corresponding pay scale in the San Franciso area. With what you have been doing you are gaining a great deal of job skills that would look fantastic on a resume for your next career if your current one is not willing to step up to the plate and pay more. Keep tract (I call mine a brag book) of the successes you have in dealing with difficult tenants and your resolution of their issues. This job skill directly effects the bottom line of the company you work for. When you are dealing with issues that are saving the company money and clients then you become more valuable to the company and come review time you have documented situations you can call up from your brag book to prove why you are worth more than they are paying you. Good Luck

Answer 5

I did more than that at all my jobs as payroll and paralegal and made 10-11 in NC working 8:30-5:30 with no benefits or paid time off. I was laid off 11 months ago and don't speak spanish so I can't even get a good temp placement. You are lucky.

Answer 6

You sound more like you do multiple jobs. Some of this is reception. Some of it is clerical, other parts are administrative. Regardless, I believe for the area you live in and the job functions you do, it should be more like $15 per hour. But, if this is what you accepted when you took the job, the only thing you can do is talk you your boss and ask for a raise. Otherwise, you can look for a job while still employed there. (so you don't scre* yourself)Your experience should help you find a better paying position.

Answer 7

Do you work full time (40 hrs/week)? Since you are taking on so many responsibilities I would expect you to receive benefits. With the cost of living being so high in San Fran, it seems your salary is too low.

Check out www.salary.com to see what others are making. If you find out that your salary is in the lowest percentile, I would suggest making a case to your boss for a raise. Show them how you add value to your firm, and I guarantee you'll receive a raise.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

i dont think your unpaid as a receptionist you usually have to do all those tasked you listed above and more that is your job description if you feel your unpaid maybe you should look for another job but some receptionist do not make $ 12.00 an hour

Answer 10

I would think to start, at least 12 or 13 an hour. If you have been there for 11 mths. and have not gotten an increase, you should ask for a review at your year aniv. and ask for the increase. If you are doing great and everything, I would think 14.00 would be great.