Receptionists vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

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

Receptionists earns £9,220 more per year (91% higher)

Receptionists

£19,348
per year
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricReceptionistsWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£19,348£10,128+£9,220
Mean Annual£19,635£12,121+£7,514
Monthly£1,612£844+£768
Weekly£372£195+£177
Hourly£9.30£4.87+£4.43

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileReceptionistsWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£8,792£2,228
25th£13,123£4,524
50th (Median)£19,348£10,128
75th£25,704£18,211
90th (Senior)£30,411£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Receptionists or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Receptionists earns more. The median salary for a Receptionists is £19,348, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £9,220 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Receptionists and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £9,220 per year. Receptionists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Receptionists or a Waiters and waitresses?
From a salary perspective, Receptionists 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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