The median hourly wage for receptionists was $17.90 in May 2024. That's just the starting point – 70% of what employers actually pay when taxes, benefits, and overhead included. Total annual cost for a single in-house receptionist exceeds $50,000.
Your outsourced receptionist service, by comparison, scales to what you actually need:
- No payroll taxes, benefits, or PTO costs.
- No recruitment, onboarding, or turnover expenses.
- No overtime for after-hours or holiday coverage – it's included.
- Capacity scales up or down with your call volume, with no staffing lag.
EverHelp clients typically see cost savings of up to 40% compared to in-house coverage. And unlike a single employee, your reception team never calls in sick, never goes on holiday, and never leaves a caller on hold while they take a break.
Learn more in our virtual receptionist guide.