Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range in Kokomo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,580 or more. The middle half of receptionists and information clerks in Kokomo earn between $29,950 and $41,410.
- $25K10th
- $30K25th
- $35KMedian
- $41K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,220 | $3,018 | $17.41 |
| Median | $35,040 | $2,920 | $16.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,950 | $2,496 | $14.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,410 | $3,451 | $19.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Kokomo vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Receptionists and information clerks in Kokomo earn about the same as the Indiana average ($36,300) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($39,460). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $38,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo | $36,220 | $35,040 | $25,040 | $48,580 | 200 |
| 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 Kokomo
On the average salary of $36,220, a single filer in Kokomo takes home about $29,539 a year, or $2,462 a month and $1,136 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 Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
Is Kokomo a good place for receptionists and information clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kokomo area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.6), so the average $36,220 buys what about $40,402 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Kokomo ($48,980). A typical home costs $194,129, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other Indiana cities
Kokomo ranks 4th 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 Kokomo: questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make an hour in Kokomo?
$17.41 an hour on average, and $16.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level receptionists and information clerks salary in Kokomo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the receptionists and information clerks take-home pay in Kokomo?
About $29,539 a year ($2,462 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,220. Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
Do receptionists and information clerks earn more in Kokomo than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Kokomo, IN (29020). 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 Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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