Receptionists vs Teaching Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Receptionists and Teaching Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Teaching Professionals earns £24,854 more per year (128% higher)

Receptionists

£19,348
per year
vs

Teaching Professionals

£44,202
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricReceptionistsTeaching ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£19,348£44,202-£24,854
Mean Annual£19,635£43,555-£23,920
Monthly£1,612£3,684-£2,072
Weekly£372£850-£478
Hourly£9.30£21.25-£11.95

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileReceptionistsTeaching Professionals
10th (Entry)£8,792£17,606
25th£13,123£31,652
50th (Median)£19,348£44,202
75th£25,704£54,507
90th (Senior)£30,411£66,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Receptionists or a Teaching Professionals?
A Teaching Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Receptionists is £19,348, whilst a Teaching Professionals earns £44,202 — a difference of £24,854 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Receptionists and a Teaching Professionals?
The difference is £24,854 per year. Teaching Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Receptionists or a Teaching Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Teaching Professionals offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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