Receptionists Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£19,348
per year
Hourly Rate
£9.30
per hour
Mean Salary
£19,635
per year
Salary Range
Receptionists salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £8,79225th: £13,123Median: £19,34875th: £25,70490th: £30,411
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £19,348 |
| Monthly | £1,612 |
| Fortnightly | £744 |
| Weekly | £372 |
| Daily | £74 |
| Hourly | £9.30 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £8,792 | £733 | Entry level |
| 25th | £13,123 | £1,094 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £19,348 | £1,612 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £25,704 | £2,142 | Experienced |
| 90th | £30,411 | £2,534 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Receptionists in the UK is £19,348, equating to £1,612 per month or £9.30 per hour.
Salaries range from £8,792 at entry level (10th percentile) to £30,411 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £21,619.
The Receptionists salary of £19,348 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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Similar Occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Library clerks and assistants | £19,437 | £9.34 |
| Elementary occupations | £18,837 | £9.06 |
| Sales and customer service occupations | £18,795 | £9.04 |
| Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | £18,769 | £9.02 |
| Shelf fillers | £17,992 | £8.65 |
| Educational support assistants | £20,726 | £9.96 |
| Cooks | £20,783 | £9.99 |
| Teaching and Childcare Support Occupations | £20,783 | £9.99 |
| Housekeepers and related occupations | £17,783 | £8.55 |
| Other elementary services occupations n.e.c. | £21,039 | £10.11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Receptionists salary in the UK?
The median Receptionists salary in the United Kingdom is £19,348 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Receptionists earn per hour?
A Receptionists earns approximately £9.30 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Receptionists?
A Receptionists earns approximately £1,612 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Receptionists a well-paid job in the UK?
The Receptionists salary of £19,348 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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