As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Receptionist / Telephone Operator 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 / Telephone Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Receptionist / Telephone Operator Salary £23,407 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Receptionist / Telephone Operator Salary £24,720 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Receptionist / Telephone Operator Salary £26,268 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Receptionist / Telephone Operator salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Receptionist / Telephone Operator 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 / Telephone Operator hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Receptionist / Telephone Operators Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Receptionist / Telephone Operator'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 / Telephone Operator £24,387
Intermediate Level Receptionist / Telephone Operator £24,835
Senior Level Receptionist / Telephone Operator £25,782
Specialist Level Receptionist / Telephone Operator £25,921
Expert Level Receptionist / Telephone Operator £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

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Receptionist / Telephone Operator 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 / Telephone Operator or Receptionist / Telephone Operator?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Receptionist / Telephone Operator makes less than a Receptionist / Telephone Operator. A Receptionist / Telephone Operator earns an average annual salary of £22,372. And a Receptionist / Telephone Operator earns an average annual salary of £24,720.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Receptionist / Telephone Operator
£18,340
£26,294
Receptionist
£19,303
£27,674
Receptionist/Greeter
£18,327
£26,275
Legal Receptionist
£17,693
£25,365
Wordprocessing Operator
£15,847
£31,787

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