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Receptionists salary in United Kingdom

The median receptionists salary is £24,678 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£19,397
Median (p50)
£24,678
Top (p90)
£32,790
Sample size
80,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£19,397
p25£22,124
Median£24,678
p75£28,730
Top (p90)£32,790
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Receptionists salary by region

London£27,703
South East£25,376
East of England£24,690
Scotland£24,111
North West£24,068
East Midlands£23,776
South West£23,527
West Midlands£23,458

Pay trend

Up 13.6% from 2023 to 2025.

£21,7202023
£23,6332024
£24,6782025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Receptionists salary FAQs

What is the average Receptionists salary in United Kingdom?

The median Receptionists salary in United Kingdom is £24,678 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of receptionistss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Receptionists earn per year in the UK?

Pay typically ranges from about £19,397 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £32,790 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £24,678.

Do Receptionists salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £27,703, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Receptionists salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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