As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Receptionist in the United Kingdom is £24,720, with an hourly rate of £12, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £23,407 to £26,268, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £23,407
50TH(Median)   £24,720
75TH   £26,268
Receptionist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Receptionist Salary £23,407 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Receptionist Salary £24,720 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Receptionist Salary £26,268 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Receptionist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Receptionist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Receptionist is about £24,720 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £12, a monthly salary of about £2,060, and a weekly pay of around £475. Click the switch button below to see more details about Receptionist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Receptionists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Receptionist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £23,858 - £24,622, while Intermediate make £24,328 - £25,113, Senior earn £25,182 - £26,129, Specialist earn £25,297 - £26,268, Expert can reach £25,344 - £26,337 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Receptionist £24,387
Intermediate Level Receptionist £24,835
Senior Level Receptionist £25,782
Specialist Level Receptionist £25,921
Expert Level Receptionist £25,990
£24,387 0 yr
£24,835 < 2 yrs
£25,782 2-4 yrs
£25,921 5-8 yrs
£25,990 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Receptionist Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Receptionist. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Customer Service can lead to a 25% salary raise, while strong Data Entry skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Patient Care can result in a 1% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Customer Service
Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Data Entry
Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
Patient Care
Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Receptionist field include Customer Service (25%), Data Entry (2%), Patient Care (1%), and Accounting (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Customer Service £30,900
Customer Service
£30,900
25%
Data Entry £25,214
Data Entry
£25,214
2%
Patient Care £24,967
Patient Care
£24,967
1%
Accounting £24,967
Accounting
£24,967
1%
Customer Service
1.57%
Data Entry
8.54%
Patient Care
1.99%
Accounting
15.50%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Receptionist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Receptionist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £26,697 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £24,903, and Manchester pays around £23,695 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Receptionist/Greeter or Receptionist?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Receptionist/Greeter makes less than a Receptionist. A Receptionist/Greeter earns an average annual salary of £22,355. And a Receptionist earns an average annual salary of £24,720.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Receptionist/Greeter
£18,327
£26,275
Legal Receptionist
£17,693
£25,365
Receptionist / Telephone Operator
£18,340
£26,294

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